Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard
The Utah Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, releases the Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers.
The Dashboard is updated monthly, providing essential insights, tracking timely and leading measures and sharing pertinent indicators. This provides leaders with critical and timely information to make informed decisions.
"Utah ranked fourth among states for annual job growth in May, and our labor force participation rate remains the sixth highest in the nation.Those rankings reflect real advantages Utah has built over time. But the same dashboard shows participation has softened in recent months, making it a trend to watch. It's a reminder to continue building workforce opportunities and investing in our communities that make this state a place people want to work and stay."
Derek Miller
President & CEO, Utah Chamber
"Utah's economic outlook remains increasingly subdued, hindered by persistent sluggish job growth and lower consumer confidence amid international unrest. Mounting energy costs have driven inflation to its highest level in several years, exacerbating financial strains for Utahns. While our state continues to outperform other parts of the country, ongoing challenges mirror a broader national trend of economic deceleration."
Natalie Gochnour
University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
Three Essential Insights from the June 2026 Dashboard
Utah showed 1.0% year-over job growth in May, compared to the national growth of 0.2%.
Employment expanded in seven of the state’s eleven major industries, and Utah ranked fourth among states for annual job growth in May.
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Lower gasoline prices coincide with an improvement in consumer sentiment.
The Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Index Increased 1.6% in June from 70.3 in May to 71.5. Nationally, consumer sentiment improved 10.5% reversing a 10.0% decrease in May.
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Labor force participation remains high but has softened in recent months.
While Utah maintains the sixth highest labor force participation rate in the nation at 66.5%, the rate has decreased or remained flat since August 2024.
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