Department of Numbers

Wyoming Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Wyoming fell 0.1 percentage points in April 2013 to 4.8%. The state unemployment rate was 2.7 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Wyoming peaked in October 2009 at 7.5% and is now 2.7 percentage points lower. You can also see Wyoming unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
National 7.5% -0.1 -0.6
Wyoming 4.8% -0.1 -0.7

Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May state level unemployment data has not yet been released.

Unemployment Rate: Wyoming, National

Wyoming monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to April 2013

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Wyoming Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Wyoming peaked in December 2009 at 22,721. There are now 8,018 fewer people unemployed in the state. Wyoming job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
Wyoming 14,703 -247 -2,223

Number of Unemployed Persons

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Wyoming from 1990 to April 2013

Wyoming Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
Wyoming
Unemployment Rate
Wyoming
Unemployed
May 2013 7.6%
April 2013 7.5% 4.8% 14,703
March 2013 7.6% 4.9% 14,950
February 2013 7.7% 4.9% 15,019
January 2013 7.9% 4.9% 14,938
December 2012 7.8% 4.9% 14,946
November 2012 7.8% 5.0% 15,264
October 2012 7.9% 5.1% 15,640
September 2012 7.8% 5.3% 16,075
August 2012 8.1% 5.4% 16,503
July 2012 8.2% 5.5% 16,827
June 2012 8.2% 5.5% 16,984
May 2012 8.2% 5.5% 16,989