Wyoming Unemployment Rate Remained Stable in August

The state's jobless rate held at 3.0 percent throughout the final month of summer 2026.

Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Employment

Isometric editorial illustration of a solitary steel oil derrick and a rural highway set against distant mountains, representing Wyoming's labor environment. — Wyoming’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.0 percent in August, according to state labor data, while the national rate sat at 4.1 percent. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Wyoming's statewide unemployment rate remained at 3.0 percent between July and August 2026. This figure sits below the national unemployment rate of 4.1 percent.

Why it matters

The steady statewide rate highlights a consistent labor market environment in Wyoming compared to the higher national jobless figures. However, localized shifts in several counties indicate that labor conditions are not uniform across the entire state.

The statewide unemployment rate of 3.0 percent is down from 3.3 percent reported in August 2025. While the state average remained steady, county-level rates varied, such as 4.0 percent in Niobrara County and 2.2 percent in Albany County.

The players

Wyoming

Wyoming is a U.S. state located in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States.

The details

While the statewide average was unchanged, many Wyoming counties experienced increases in their individual unemployment rates from July to August 2026. Specifically, Niobrara, Platte, Carbon, and Hot Springs counties saw their jobless rates climb during this period.

August 2025: The state unemployment rate was 3.3 percent.
July 2026: Statewide and county unemployment rates were measured.
August 2026: The statewide unemployment rate remained at 3.0 percent.

Macro View

This employment data follows the reporting pattern set by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly unemployment reports to provide a localized economic snapshot. It contrasts regional performance against national labor cycles to identify areas of resilience or instability.

Residents should monitor local labor reports as county-level disparities in unemployment could signal varying levels of job security across the state. These figures provide a baseline for understanding how regional economic conditions may impact local wages and hiring availability.

The takeaway

While the statewide jobless rate remains stable and favorable compared to the national average, the variance between individual counties suggests that economic conditions can change rapidly at the local level. Workers and families should look beyond the headline figure to understand the labor climate in their specific county.