US Wyoming Unemployment Rate
US Wyoming Unemployment Rate stood at 3% in Aug 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). It is one of the indicators in the Unemployment and labour force by state table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1976 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Unemployment and labour force by state table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West region | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | |
| Mountain division | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Wyoming | 3 | 3 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Understanding US Wyoming Unemployment Rate
Track the percentage of jobless individuals actively seeking employment across the Equality State's labor market. This metric measures local economic conditions by focusing strictly on residents without jobs who are available and taking active steps to find work, excluding those outside the labor force. It highlights employment trends specific to resource-dependent and rural economies.
Analyze the monthly updates by reviewing seasonally adjusted figures that mitigate the impact of severe winter weather and energy sector cycles. Initial releases are subject to subsequent benchmark revisions. Because month-on-month data can experience exaggerated swings due to small sample sizes, analysts look to year-on-year comparisons for an honest economic assessment.