08/20July Local Employment and Unemployment Data 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 August 20, 2025 CONTACT: DWD Communications [email protected] July 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 July 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary July 2025 unemployment rates decreased in one metropolitan area over the month: Sheboygan. Unemployment rates increased in seven metropolitan areas over the month and stayed the same in the five remaining metropolitan areas. Rates decreased in three of the metropolitan areas over the year. Rates increased in four metropolitan areas over the year and stayed the same in the six remaining metropolitan areas. Municipalities: Preliminary July 2025 unemployment rates decreased in 11 of Wisconsin's 35 largest cities over the month. Rates increased in 14 cities over the month and stayed the same in the 10 remaining cities. Unemployment rates decreased in 16 cities over the year. Rates increased in 15 cities over the year and stayed the same in the four remaining cities. Counties: Preliminary July 2025 unemployment rates decreased in 16 counties over the month. Rates increased in 37 counties and stayed the same in the 19 remaining counties. Unemployment rates decreased in 28 counties over the year. Rates increased in 19 counties over the year and stayed the same in the 25 remaining counties. 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.