Press Release
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 2026.
In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary May 2026 unemployment rates decreased in all 13 metropolitan areas over the month. Rates decreased in 12 metropolitan areas over the year and stayed the same in one area: La Crosse-Onalaska.
- Municipalities: Preliminary May 2026 unemployment rates decreased in all 35 of Wisconsin’s largest cities over the month. Unemployment rates decreased in 27 cities over the year. Rates increased in four cities over the year and stayed the same in the remaining four cities.
- Counties: Preliminary May 2026 unemployment rates decreased in all 72 counties over the month. Unemployment rates decreased in 67 counties over the year. Rates increased in two counties over the year and stayed the same in the remaining three counties.
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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