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
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
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 |

