Yellowstone County, MT jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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Show me jobs near meYellowstone County economy
2.5%
unemployment, Sep 2026
3.1% the month before
87,838
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
167,340
people in Yellowstone County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$74,400
median household income
Source: Census ACS
40%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Where Yellowstone County ranks
Where Yellowstone County placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #6Counties with the lowest unemployment in the Mountain West2.5% · of 55
- #7Counties where unemployment fell the most in the Mountain West−0.6 points · of 32
- #17Counties with the most job centers per unemployed person in the Mountain West4.6 per 10,000 · of 36
- #20Counties with the most jobs in AI-exposed sectors in the Mountain West17% · of 40
- #21Fastest-growing job markets in the Mountain West+2.6% · of 28
- #25Counties with the highest share of white-collar workers in the Mountain West40% · of 55
Yellowstone County outlook: Building
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 2.6% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 4.5% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 2.5%, down 0.6 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+1,268 jobs), hotels & food (+389 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: finance & insurance (−393 jobs), transportation & warehousing (−301 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Yellowstone County. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Gov. Gianforte, DLI announce Montana talent marketplaceThe Montana Standard · Oct 28, 2026
- AI call screening is making polling harder. MSU Billings students see it firsthandKTVQ · Oct 27, 2026
- Vance puts American sovereignty at center of closing midterm argumentWashington Examiner on MSN · Oct 26, 2026
- Regional Non-Profit insurance company Announces 134 Layoffs in Oregonwhatnow · Oct 22, 2026
- PacificSource announces layoffs affecting employees in four Oregon citiesThe Business Journals · Oct 21, 2026
- In local news: Missoula library weighs cuts amid budget deficit, Missoula Public Health offers seasonal vaccine options and Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission votes to draft ...Montana Kaimin · Oct 1, 2026
Learn and get funded in Yellowstone County
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Yellowstone County layoffs
3
Layoff notices, last 12 months
95
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
1
employer
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells FargoTakes effect Sep 19, 2026 | Yellowstone | 2 | — | State record | |
| Wells FargoTakes effect Aug 22, 2026 | Yellowstone | 16 | — | State record | |
| Wells FargoTakes effect May 30, 2026 | Yellowstone | 77 | — | State record |
Employers hiring most in Yellowstone County
Employers with the most open professional roles in this county’s cities. The county is taken from each job’s city, so roles with no city are not counted.
- Worley Group5 open roles
- Bureau of Reclamation4 open roles
- Tactacam4 open roles
- American Systems3 open roles
- Veterans Health Administration3 open roles
- WSP USA Services3 open roles
- Automationtechies2 open roles
- Charter Communications2 open roles
- EquipmentShare2 open roles
- EquipmentShare.com2 open roles
Colleges in Yellowstone County
| College | City | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University Billings | Billings | Public 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Rocky Mountain College | Billings | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Montana Bible College | Billings | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Job fairs and business events in Yellowstone County
Hiring events, career workshops and business events in and around Yellowstone County.
- Starting a businessNov 12, 2026 · Billings, MT
Start Smart: A Guide to Building a Business
Economic development: Big Sky Economic Development Corporation
Conferences in Yellowstone County
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Yellowstone County. No dates announced yet for the next edition.
- Montana Healthcare Conference
Dates not announced · Billings, MT
Paid ticket. Held every fall with Montana Primary Care Association
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Yellowstone County. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in Montana? How to file for unemployment in Montana (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
- Montana Department of Labor and Industry
Serves all of Montana
Job Service Billings
Billings · Affiliate · 406-652-3080
8 am to 5 pm M-F
Cities in Yellowstone County
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See your options after a layoffSources: Census Bureau and BLS (county unemployment is not seasonally adjusted); layoff notices from Montana’s published record; job counts from our live job board; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers. Montana unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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