09/18BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

News Room 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 September 18, 2025 CONTACT: DWD Communications [email protected] BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,068,700 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to August 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for August 2025 showed Wisconsin's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.1%, which is 1.2 percentage points below the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. The state's labor force participation rate ticked down to 64.8% in August while the national rate increased slightly to 62.3%, making Wisconsin's participation rate 2.5 percentage points above the rest of the nation. Place of Residence Data: Wisconsin's unemployment rate was 3.1% in August, 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 4.3%. Wisconsin's labor force decreased by 7,100 over the month and 36,900 over the year. The number of people employed decreased 6,000 over the month to 3,045,400 employed, down 40,400 over the year. Place of Work Data: Total nonfarm jobs increased 8,600 over the month and 22,800 over the year to 3,068,700 jobs. Additional information about the data included in the release is available at Wisconomy.com. View Wisconsin Labor Force Summary ABOUT DWD Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development efficiently delivers effective and inclusive services to meet Wisconsin's diverse workforce needs now and for the future. The department advocates for and invests in the protection and economic advancement of all Wisconsin workers, employers, and job seekers through six divisions - Employment and Training, Vocational Rehabilitation, Unemployment Insurance, Equal Rights, Worker's Compensation, and Administrative Services. To keep up with DWD announcements and information, sign up for news releases and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.