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Oshkosh-Neenah, Wisconsin Job Growth

There were 98,500 jobs in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in November 2023 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 91,767 employed persons for the month. Oshkosh added 300 jobs in November 2023 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 245 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Oshkosh job growth to job growth in other cities.

Employment Survey November 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
CES 98,500 +300 +800
CPS 91,767 +245 +1,527

Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Employment Changes

The charts below show the monthly job growth for Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh, Wisconsin

CES employment for Oshkosh peaked in June 2023 at 99,400. Since then 900 jobs have been lost in Oshkosh according to the employer survey. From a trough of 98,100 in August 2023, Oshkosh has gained 400 jobs according to CES employment figures.

CPS employment in November 2023 for Oshkosh is at a new high of 91,767.

Employment: CES, CPS

CES and CPS employment chart through November 2023

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Employment History

Date CES
Employment
CES
Month/Month
CPS
Employment
CPS
Month/Month
November 2023 98,500 300 91,767 245
October 2023 98,200 100 91,522 135
September 2023 98,100 0 91,387 -14
August 2023 98,100 -100 91,401 -55
July 2023 98,200 -1,200 91,456 63
June 2023 99,400 1,000 91,393 231
May 2023 98,400 200 91,162 226
April 2023 98,200 400 90,936 204
March 2023 97,800 -200 90,732 215
February 2023 98,000 200 90,517 161
January 2023 97,800 200 90,356 141
December 2022 97,600 -100 90,215 -25