Wisconsin Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Wisconsin fell 0.2 percentage points in March 2023 to 2.5%. The state unemployment rate was 1.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Wisconsin peaked in April 2020 at 14.1% and is now 11.6 percentage points lower. You can also see Wisconsin unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
| Wisconsin | 2.5% | -0.2 | -0.3 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Wisconsin, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Wisconsin Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Wisconsin peaked in April 2020 at 433,266. There are now 356,716 fewer people unemployed in the state. Wisconsin job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 76,550 | -6,406 | -8,626 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Wisconsin Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Wisconsin Unemployment Rate |
Wisconsin Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.5% | 76,550 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 82,956 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 87,962 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 91,940 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 92,362 |
| October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.0% | 93,458 |
| September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 94,606 |
| August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 94,905 |
| July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 93,534 |
| June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 90,966 |
| May 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 88,228 |
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