Department of Numbers

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

Wyoming monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to January 2023

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

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Wyoming from 1990 to January 2023

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