Payrolls for Idaho’s manufacturing sector remain stuck at 1991 levels, for the 6th month in a row.

Total construction employment for May was at 1994 levels.

Idaho’s business services sector remained constant, for the third year in a row.

The health care sector created jobs in May, but at only half the pace of the past five years.

The retail sector actually added jobs, surprising some Idaho analysts.

Employment agencies also added jobs.

Overall, most sectors are stuck in 1990s employment/payroll levels.

Source: Idaho Department of Labor