Press Release
July Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for July 2025.
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary July 2025 unemployment rates decreased in one metropolitan area over the month: Sheboygan. Unemployment rates increased in seven metropolitan areas over the month and stayed the same in the five remaining metropolitan areas. Rates decreased in three of the metropolitan areas over the year. Rates increased in four metropolitan areas over the year and stayed the same in the six remaining metropolitan areas.
- Municipalities: Preliminary July 2025 unemployment rates decreased in 11 of Wisconsin’s 35 largest cities over the month. Rates increased in 14 cities over the month and stayed the same in the 10 remaining cities. Unemployment rates decreased in 16 cities over the year. Rates increased in 15 cities over the year and stayed the same in the four remaining cities.
- Counties: Preliminary July 2025 unemployment rates decreased in 16 counties over the month. Rates increased in 37 counties and stayed the same in the 19 remaining counties. Unemployment rates decreased in 28 counties over the year. Rates increased in 19 counties over the year and stayed the same in the 25 remaining counties.
Additional information about the data included in the release is available at Wisconomy.com.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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