Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

07/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/24/2024 11:01

07/24June Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

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Tony Evers, Governor
Amy Pechacek, Secretary

Department of Workforce Development
Secretary's Office

201 E. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707-7946
Telephone: (608) 266-3131
Fax: (608) 266-1784
Email: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24, 2024
CONTACT: DWD Communications
[email protected]

June 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 June 2024.

In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:

  • Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary June 2024 unemployment rates increased in all 12 areas over the month; rates decreased or stayed the same in all 12 areas over the year.
  • Municipalities: Preliminary June 2024 unemployment rates increased in all 35 cities over the month; rates decreased or stayed the same in 31 cities over the year.
  • Counties: Preliminary June 2024 unemployment rates decreased or stayed the same in nine counties over the month; rates decreased or stayed the same in 67 counties over the year.

The data included in today's release can be accessed at Wisconomy.com.

View Wisconsin Labor Force Summary

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