Wyoming Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Wyoming fell 0.0 percentage points in January 2023 to 3.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Wyoming peaked in May 2020 at 8.7% and is now 4.8 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.2% in April 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.7 percentage points. You can also see Wyoming unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Wyoming | 3.9% | 0.0 | +0.4 |
Note: All comparisons are made with January data as February 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 26,026. There are now 14,665 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 9,337 in April 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 2,024. Wyoming job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Wyoming | 11,361 | +13 | +1,150 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Wyoming Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Wyoming Unemployment Rate |
Wyoming Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
February 2023 | 3.6% | — | — |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 11,361 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 11,348 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 11,422 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.9% | 11,452 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 11,228 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 10,840 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 10,331 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 9,830 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9,481 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 9,337 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9,436 |