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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Release U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Estimates of Unemployment Numbers

Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 -- 12:00 PM

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 May 2026.

In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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