November Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for November 2025. Unemployment data reflects changes over the year, as October 2025 data is unavailable as a result of the federal government shutdown.
In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:- Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary November 2025 unemployment rates decreased in four of the state’s 13 metropolitan statistical areas over the year; rates increased in four metro areas over the year; and rates stayed the same in five metro areas over the year.
- Municipalities: Preliminary November 2025 unemployment rates decreased or stayed the same in 25 of Wisconsin’s 35 largest cities over the year; and rates increased in 10 cities over the year.
- Counties: Preliminary November 2025 unemployment rates decreased or stayed the same in 55 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties over the year, and rates increased in 17 counties over the year. Menominee County achieved a record low unemployment rate of 3.6% in November.
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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