Appleton, Wisconsin Job Growth
There were 122,900 jobs in Appleton, Wisconsin in February 2021 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 126,527 employed persons for the month. Appleton lost 0 jobs in February 2021 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment fell by 200 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Appleton job growth to job growth in other cities.
Employment Survey | February 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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CES | 122,900 | 0 | -6,100 |
CPS | 126,527 | -200 | -100 |
Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.
Appleton, Wisconsin Employment Changes
The charts below show the monthly job growth for Appleton as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.
CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
Total Employment for Appleton, Wisconsin
CES employment for Appleton peaked in January 2020 at 129,199. Since then 6,299 jobs have been lost in Appleton according to the employer survey. From a trough of 110,600 in April 2020, Appleton has gained 12,300 jobs according to CES employment figures.
CPS employment reached a maximum of 128,312 for Appleton in May 2017. 1,785 jobs have been lost in Appleton since then according to the household survey. From a April 2020 low of 111,277, Appleton has added 15,250 jobs according to the CPS survey.
Employment: CES, CPS
Appleton, Wisconsin Employment History
Date | CES Employment |
CES Month/Month |
CPS Employment |
CPS Month/Month |
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February 2021 | 122,900 | 0 | 126,527 | -200 |
January 2021 | 122,900 | 700 | 126,727 | 1,978 |
December 2020 | 122,200 | 700 | 124,749 | -283 |
November 2020 | 121,500 | -100 | 125,032 | -282 |
October 2020 | 121,600 | -700 | 125,314 | -93 |
September 2020 | 122,300 | 900 | 125,407 | 3,895 |
August 2020 | 121,400 | 1,700 | 121,512 | 3,808 |
July 2020 | 119,700 | 1,900 | 117,704 | -33 |
June 2020 | 117,800 | 4,500 | 117,737 | 2,922 |
May 2020 | 113,300 | 2,700 | 114,815 | 3,538 |
April 2020 | 110,600 | -17,599 | 111,277 | -15,271 |
March 2020 | 128,199 | -800 | 126,548 | -79 |