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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Releases U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Statistics for April 2025

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 -- 11:01 AM

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for April 2025.

In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:

  • Counties: Preliminary April 2025 unemployment rates decreased in 69 counties over the month and increased in the remaining three counties. Unemployment rates decreased in four counties over the year, stayed the same in two counties, and increased in the remaining 66 counties.
  • Municipalities: Preliminary April 2025 unemployment rates decreased in 31 of Wisconsin's 35 largest cities over the month. Rates increased in three cities over the month and stayed the same in one city: Fitchburg. Rates increased in 33 cities over the year, remained the same in New Berlin, and decreased in Fitchburg.
  • Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary April 2025 unemployment rates decreased in the 13 metropolitan areas over the month. Rates increased in all 13 of the metropolitan areas over the year.

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