Wyoming Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Wyoming fell 0.2 percentage points in May 2023 to 3.3%. 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 8.7% and is now 5.4 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.2% in April 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Wyoming unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | May 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.7% | +0.3 | +0.1 |
Wyoming | 3.3% | -0.2 | 0.0 |
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 26,026. There are now 16,109 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 9,337 in April 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 580. Wyoming job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | May 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Wyoming | 9,917 | -637 | +436 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Wyoming Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Wyoming Unemployment Rate |
Wyoming Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
June 2023 | 3.6% | — | — |
May 2023 | 3.7% | 3.3% | 9,917 |
April 2023 | 3.4% | 3.5% | 10,554 |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 10,890 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 11,117 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 11,360 |
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 |