Wisconsin Unemployment Rate 3.3 for
Wisconsin Unemployment Rate came in at 3.3 (Percent) for Jul 2026, unchanged from 3.3 the prior month and 10.00% above its level of 3 one year ago. The series has averaged 5.15 since 1976, reaching a record high of 14.1 in April 2020 and a record low of 2.6 in March 2023.
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⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 3.3 |
| June 1, 2026 | 3.3 |
| May 1, 2026 | 3.4 |
| April 1, 2026 | 3.5 |
| March 1, 2026 | 3.5 |
| February 1, 2026 | 3.4 |
| January 1, 2026 | 3.3 |
| December 1, 2025 | 3.2 |
| November 1, 2025 | 3.2 |
| September 1, 2025 | 3.1 |
| August 1, 2025 | 3.1 |
| July 1, 2025 | 3 |
| June 1, 2025 | 3.1 |
| May 1, 2025 | 3.1 |
| April 1, 2025 | 3.2 |
| March 1, 2025 | 3.2 |
| February 1, 2025 | 3.3 |
| January 1, 2025 | 3.3 |
| December 1, 2024 | 3.2 |
| November 1, 2024 | 3.1 |
⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2001 | 4 |
| February 1, 2001 | 3.9 |
| January 1, 2001 | 3.8 |
| December 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| November 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| October 1, 2000 | 3.5 |
| September 1, 2000 | 3.5 |
| August 1, 2000 | 3.5 |
| July 1, 2000 | 3.5 |
| June 1, 2000 | 3.4 |
| May 1, 2000 | 3.4 |
| April 1, 2000 | 3.3 |
| March 1, 2000 | 3.2 |
| February 1, 2000 | 3.1 |
| January 1, 2000 | 3.1 |
| December 1, 1999 | 3.1 |
| November 1, 1999 | 3.1 |
| October 1, 1999 | 3 |
| September 1, 1999 | 3 |
| August 1, 1999 | 3 |
About Wisconsin Unemployment Rate
What it measures
The Wisconsin unemployment rate, FRED series WIUR, comes from the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program as a monthly, seasonally adjusted measure. Wisconsin combines a heavy manufacturing base producing machinery, paper, and industrial equipment with the nation's signature dairy industry and food processing centered in its agricultural counties.
Why it matters
Wisconsin's machinery and equipment makers sell into farm and construction capital spending, so its labor market channels information about business investment. The dairy and food processing base adds steadiness. Historically tight labor supply in the state means employers hold workers longer, making genuine increases in the rate a comparatively strong recession signal.
How to read it
Line the rate up against the national unemployment rate; Wisconsin has typically run below it. Because labor hoarding is common in its manufacturing sector, a clear upward trend suggests firms have moved past reducing hours to cutting jobs. Follow the series over quarters, and note capital goods orders as a leading companion indicator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Wisconsin Unemployment Rate?
Wisconsin Unemployment Rate is 3.3 (Percent) as of July 2026.
What is the all-time high and low of Wisconsin Unemployment Rate?
The highest value on record is 14.1 (April 2020) and the lowest is 2.6 (March 2023).
How often is Wisconsin Unemployment Rate updated?
Wisconsin Unemployment Rate is published on a monthly basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
Stats
| Last Value | 3.3 |
| Latest Period | Jul 2026 |
| Last Updated | August 26 2026, 04:14 |
| Value Previous Month | 3.3 |
| Change From Previous Month | 0.00% |
| Value 1 Year Ago | 3 |
| Change From Year Ago | 10.00% |
| Average Growth Rate | -1.11%/yr |
| Record High (Apr 2020) | 14.1 |
| Record Low (Mar 2023) | 2.6 |
| Long-Term Average | 5.15 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Adjustment | Seasonally Adjusted |
| Unit | Percent |
Annual Averages
| 2026 | 3.39 |
| 2025 | 3.16 |
| 2024 | 3.01 |
| 2023 | 2.81 |
| 2022 | 2.82 |
| 2021 | 3.82 |
| 2020 | 6.43 |
| 2019 | 3.21 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3.28 |
| 2016 | 3.93 |
| 2015 | 4.42 |
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