Utah Employment Sector Statistics (2024)
Workforce distribution by employment sector for Utah
Employment Indicators for Utah (2024)
Total Employed
1,714,800
Civilian 16+
Private For-Profit
72.6 %
Largest Sector
Self-Employed
5.0%
Entrepreneurship
Government
15.1%
Public Sector
Utah Workforce by Sector & Gender
Utah Employment Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Total Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1,245,227 | 72.6% |
| Government | 259,345 | 15.1% |
| Self-Employed | 85,165 | 5.0% |
| Private Non-Profit | 121,981 | 7.1% |
Utah Gender Ratio Analysis by Employment Sector (2024)
| Sector | Male:Female Ratio |
|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1.45:1 |
| Government | 0.83:1 |
| Self-Employed | 1.11:1 |
Utah Employment Trends (2010–2024)
Utah Historical Employment Sector Trends
| Year | Private | Gov | Self-Emp | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.6% | 15.1% | 5.0% | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 72.8% | 15.0% | 5.0% | 7.1% |
| 2022 | 73.1% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | 73.3% | 14.7% | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| 2020 | 73.4% | 14.6% | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| 2019 | 73.5% | 14.4% | 4.8% | 7.1% |
| 2018 | 73.7% | 14.3% | 4.7% | 7.2% |
| 2017 | 73.4% | 14.5% | 4.7% | 7.3% |
| 2016 | 73.2% | 14.7% | 4.7% | 7.2% |
| 2015 | 72.7% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 7.3% |
| 2014 | 72.4% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| 2013 | 71.8% | 16.1% | 4.8% | 7.2% |
| 2012 | 71.9% | 16.0% | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| 2011 | 71.9% | 16.0% | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| 2010 | 71.9% | 16.0% | 5.3% | 6.7% |
Employment Sector FAQs for Utah
The largest employment sector in Utah is Private For-Profit, which employs 72.6% of the local workforce.
There are approximately 1,714,800 civilian workers aged 16 and over currently employed in Utah.
In the private for-profit sector, the male-to-female ratio is 1.45:1. This metric helps highlight gender participation across the most prominent industry classes.
Since 2010, the total number of workers in Utah has shown an increase, moving from 1,236,803 to 1,714,800 according to Census Bureau records.