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The Great Falls economy is, job-wise, doing pretty well.
March 28, 2026/
Great Falls is enjoying a strong employment climate, with more residents working and steady population growth supporting the economy.
Jolene Schalper, Executive Vice President of the Great Falls Development Authority, says, “Great Falls is at a spot where we have a lot of people working, which is fantastic.”
Montana’s labor market continues to outperform much of the nation. As of December, Montana’s unemployment rate stood at 3.4%, a full percentage point below the national rate of 4.4%. The state remains among the top ten in the U.S. for lowest unemployment rates, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By: Quentin Shores
