07/23June 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 July 23, 2025 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 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary June 2025 unemployment rates decreased in 10 metropolitan areas over the month and stayed the same in the three remaining metropolitan areas. Rates decreased in 12 of the metropolitan areas over the year and stayed the same in one metropolitan area: Sheboygan. Municipalities: Preliminary June 2025 unemployment rates decreased in 24 of Wisconsin's 35 largest cities over the month. Rates increased in six cities over the month and stayed the same in the remaining five cities. Rates decreased in 22 cities over the year. Rates increased in seven cities over the year and stayed the same in the remaining six cities. Counties: Preliminary June 2025 unemployment rates decreased in 63 counties over the month. Rates stayed the same in eight counties over the month and increased in one county: Menominee. Unemployment rates decreased in 61 counties over the year. Rates increased in four counties over the year and stayed the same in the remaining seven 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.