Wyoming Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Wyoming fell 0.0 percentage points in May 2021 to 5.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.4 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Wyoming peaked in May 2020 at 8.5% and is now 3.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 5.1% in January 2021, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.3 percentage points. You can also see Wyoming unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | May 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 5.8% | -0.3 | -7.5 |
| Wyoming | 5.4% | 0.0 | -3.1 |
Note: All comparisons are made with May data as June 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 May 2020 at 25,515. There are now 9,473 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 15,130 in January 2021, the number of unemployed has now grown by 912. Wyoming job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | May 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 16,042 | +75 | -9,473 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Wyoming Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Wyoming Unemployment Rate |
Wyoming Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2021 | 5.9% | — | — |
| May 2021 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 16,042 |
| April 2021 | 6.1% | 5.4% | 15,967 |
| March 2021 | 6.0% | 5.3% | 15,725 |
| February 2021 | 6.2% | 5.3% | 15,591 |
| January 2021 | 6.3% | 5.1% | 15,130 |
| December 2020 | 6.7% | 5.2% | 15,284 |
| November 2020 | 6.7% | 5.3% | 15,554 |
| October 2020 | 6.9% | 5.4% | 16,003 |
| September 2020 | 7.8% | 5.7% | 16,997 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 6.2% | 18,434 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 6.8% | 20,204 |
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