May 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 May 2024.
In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary May 2024 unemployment rates increased or stayed the same in nine metro areas over the month; rates increased in 11 areas over the year.
- Municipalities: Preliminary May 2024 unemployment rates increased or stayed the same in 30 cities over the month; rates increased or stayed the same in 29 cities over the year.
- Counties: Preliminary May 2024 unemployment rates decreased or stayed the same in 49 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties over the month; rates decreased or stayed the same in 23 counties over the year.
The data included in today’s release can be accessed 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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