New from Research & Planning: May Trends and More

June 6, 2023

New from Research & Planning: May Trends and More

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services has updated its website with the latest issue of Wyoming Labor Force Trends, new demographics data, a growing and declining industries report, quarterly employment and wage data, Unemployment Insurance claims data, and more.

Monthly News Release

Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.5% in April 2023

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 3.7% in March to 3.5% in April. Wyoming’s unemployment rate was higher than its April 2022 level of 3.2% and slightly higher than the current U.S. unemployment rate of 3.4%. Seasonally adjusted employment of Wyoming residents rose by 1,376 individuals (0.5%) from March to April as people went back to work.

Total nonfarm employment in Wyoming (not seasonally adjusted and measured by place of work) rose from 279,400 in April 2022 to 285,300 in April 2023, an increase of 5,900 jobs (2.1%). 

Click here for the monthly news release.

Figure: Wyoming Unemployment Rate by County, April 2023

Wyoming Labor Force Trends, May 2023

The May 2023 issue of Trends includes two feature articles:

• Teen Drivers in Wyoming: Trends and Wages
  Over the last few years, Wyoming has seen an increase in teen drivers and teens working in Wyoming. In fact, Wyoming had more teenage drivers and workers in 2021 than in any year dating back to 2010.
• New Short-Term Projections Show Continued Job Growth
  Wyoming is projected to gain nearly 6,000 new jobs from 2022 to 2024, according to the newest short-term industry and occupational employment projections.

Click here for the May 2023 issue of Trends.

Unemployment Insurance Claims Data

April 2023 Monthly UI Claims Report … click here

Weekly UI Claims Data … click here

Annual UI Claims Data Updated through 2022 … click here

Unemployment Insurance Claims Data Home … click here

Wage Records in Wyoming

Demographics and Earnings of Persons Working in Wyoming by County, Industry, Age, & Gender, 2000-2022

Click here for the latest demographic data for Wyoming’s labor market.

Growing and Declining Industries in Wyoming, 2022Q4

Wyoming had 16 growing industries in 2022Q4, which accounted for 21.9% of all industries and 18.3% of the state’s total employment. Growing industries included support activities for mining, professional & technical services; merchant wholesalers, durable goods; construction of buildings; and repair & maintenance.

Growing and Declining Industries Home | Current Report

Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Strong Job Growth in the Mining Sector in Fourth Quarter 2022

From fourth quarter 2021 to fourth quarter 2022, Wyoming added 5,292 jobs (2.0%) and total payroll rose by $58.8 million (1.5%).

Quarterly News Release

2022Q4 Employment and Wage Tables

Summary Statistics by Industry, 2001Q1-2022Q4

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services collects, analyzes, and publishes timely and accurate labor market information meeting established statistical standards. Research & Planning’s website can be found here.