Great Falls ranks third in Montana in terms of total non-farm payroll employees in July

By Metric Media News Service

Dec 22, 2019

Montana’s Great Falls payroll data reveal that it is ranked third in Montana in terms of total non-farm payroll employees in July, with 35,500 employees, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.

Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.

Montana Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas

Rank

Metropolitan Statistical Area

July (in thousands)

Billings

85.6

Missoula

62.9

Great Falls

35.5

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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