Wyoming Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Wyoming rose 0.2 percentage points in February 2021 to 5.3%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 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 3.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 5.1% in January 2021, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Wyoming unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | February 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 6.2% | -0.1 | +2.7 |
| Wyoming | 5.3% | +0.2 | +0.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with February data as March 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 9,975 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 15,130 in January 2021, the number of unemployed has now grown by 410. Wyoming job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | February 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 15,540 | +410 | +1,229 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Wyoming Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Wyoming Unemployment Rate |
Wyoming Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2021 | 6.0% | — | — |
| February 2021 | 6.2% | 5.3% | 15,540 |
| 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 |
| June 2020 | 11.1% | 7.4% | 22,037 |
| May 2020 | 13.3% | 8.5% | 25,515 |
| April 2020 | 14.8% | 5.5% | 16,038 |
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