Wisconsin Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Wisconsin rose 0.1 percentage points in October 2023 to 3.2%. The state unemployment rate was 0.7 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 10.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.4% in April 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.8 percentage points. You can also see Wisconsin unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
Wisconsin | 3.2% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with October data as November 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 331,261 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 72,950 in April 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 29,055. Wisconsin job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Wisconsin | 102,005 | +5,367 | +8,547 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Wisconsin Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Wisconsin Unemployment Rate |
Wisconsin Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
November 2023 | 3.7% | — | — |
October 2023 | 3.9% | 3.2% | 102,005 |
September 2023 | 3.8% | 3.1% | 96,638 |
August 2023 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 89,517 |
July 2023 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 81,078 |
June 2023 | 3.6% | 2.5% | 76,735 |
May 2023 | 3.7% | 2.4% | 73,358 |
April 2023 | 3.4% | 2.4% | 72,950 |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.5% | 76,581 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 82,956 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 87,962 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 91,940 |