November 1, 2022
Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 3.1% in August to 3.3% in September. Wyoming’s unemployment rate has stayed in the narrow range of 3.0% to 3.4% in each of the past seven months and is slightly lower than the current U.S. rate of 3.5%. From September 2021 to September 2022, Wyoming’s unemployment rate fell from 4.2% to 3.3%.
Total nonfarm employment in Wyoming (not seasonally adjusted and measured by place of work) rose from 283,800 in September 2021 to 291,500 in September 2022, an increase of 7,700 jobs (2.7%).
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Figure: Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate by County, September 2022
December 16, 2024
Wyoming Business Council Launches Statewide Assessment to Action (A2A) Program Kickoff Workshop Scheduled for Feb. 5-6 in Casper; Registration Now Open Cheyenne, Wyo (For Immediate Release) – After a successful pilot program empowering Wyoming communities to overcome challenges and build resilient local economies, the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is launching the Assessment to Action (A2A) program statewide. A kickoff […] Read More
December 12, 2024
December 11, 2024 Free Virtual Training Series Continues into 2025 We’re thrilled to announce that our popular Virtual Training Series will extend into 2025, bringing you even more valuable (and FREE!) learning opportunities. Don’t miss out—visit dws.wyo.gov/vts today to explore upcoming sessions and register for future events. Stay tuned for additional updates! Kick-off 2025 with Essential Insights on Wyoming […] Read More
November 12, 2024
Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Modest Job Growth in Second Quarter 2024 The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from second quarter 2023 to second quarter 2024, total employment in the state rose by 2,288 jobs (0.8%) and total payroll increased by $212.0 million (5.3%). Employment rose in […] Read More