Wisconsin Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Wisconsin fell 0.0 percentage points in April 2013 to 7.1%. The state unemployment rate was 0.4 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Wisconsin peaked in June 2009 at 9.2% and is now 2.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.7% in November 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.4 percentage points. You can also see Wisconsin unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| Wisconsin | 7.1% | 0.0 | +0.2 |
Unemployment Rate: Wisconsin, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Wisconsin Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Wisconsin peaked in June 2009 at 287,098. There are now 70,156 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 204,559 in December 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 12,383. Wisconsin job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 216,942 | -115 | +5,331 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Wisconsin Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Wisconsin Unemployment Rate |
Wisconsin Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 7.1% | 216,942 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 7.1% | 217,057 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 7.1% | 218,223 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 7.0% | 212,243 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 204,559 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 205,686 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 6.8% | 207,676 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 6.9% | 210,216 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 7.0% | 213,113 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 7.0% | 214,784 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 7.0% | 214,664 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 7.0% | 213,390 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 6.9% | 211,611 |
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