Wyoming Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Wyoming rose 0.1 percentage points in August 2018 to 3.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Wyoming peaked in November 2009 at 7.1% and is now 3.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.7% in May 2018, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Wyoming unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate	August 2018	Month/Month	Year/Year
National	3.9%	0.0	-0.5
Wyoming	3.9%	+0.1	-0.2

Note: All comparisons are made with August data as September 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 January 2010 at 21,552. There are now 10,298 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 10,744 in May 2018, the number of unemployed has now grown by 510. Wyoming job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons	August 2018	Month/Month	Year/Year
Wyoming	11,254	+274	-720

Number of Unemployed Persons

Wyoming Unemployment History

Date	National Unemployment Rate	Wyoming Unemployment Rate	Wyoming Unemployed
September 2018	3.7%	—	—
August 2018	3.9%	3.9%	11,254
July 2018	3.9%	3.8%	10,980
June 2018	4.0%	3.7%	10,788
May 2018	3.8%	3.7%	10,744
April 2018	3.9%	3.8%	10,968
March 2018	4.1%	3.9%	11,221
February 2018	4.1%	4.0%	11,552
January 2018	4.1%	4.1%	11,821
December 2017	4.1%	4.1%	12,105
November 2017	4.1%	4.2%	12,131
October 2017	4.1%	4.2%	12,159