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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Releases U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Statistics for September 2026

Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 -- 1:00 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 September 2026.

In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:

  • Counties: Preliminary September 2026 unemployment rates decreased in all 72 counties over the month. Unemployment rates decreased in four counties over the year. Rates increased in 61 counties over the year and stayed the same in the remaining seven counties.
  • Municipalities: Preliminary September 2026 unemployment rates decreased in all 35 of Wisconsin's largest cities over the month. Unemployment rates decreased in one city over the year: Sheboygan. Rates increased in 29 cities over the year and stayed the same in the remaining five cities.
  • Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary September 2026 unemployment rates decreased in all 13 metropolitan areas over the month. Rates increased in all 13 metropolitan areas over the year.

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