Wyoming Reports Economic Data for September 2026
The latest state report highlights a 0.4% increase in jobs alongside mixed trends in energy production and tax collections.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Employment
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The Wyoming Economic Analysis Division released its September 2026 MACRO report, detailing a 0.4% year-over-year rise in total state employment. This growth occurred even as the state faced a 1.6% annualized decline in real GDP during the second quarter of 2026.
Why it matters
The report provides a snapshot of the state fiscal health as tax collections significantly outperformed previous cycles. These figures help residents understand the state economic trajectory amid fluctuating energy market conditions.
Wyoming saw a 13.3% rise in sales and use tax collections and a 20% jump in severance tax collections between July and September 2026. These gains contrast with a 4.2% decline in coal production and a 5.1% drop in natural gas output through August.
The players
Wyoming Economic Analysis Division
This state agency is responsible for collecting and analyzing demographic and economic data to support policymaking in Wyoming.
The details
While employment increased by 0.4% in September, the report notes that nonfarm wage and salary data is no longer seasonally adjusted. Energy markets showed volatility, with West Texas Intermediate oil prices averaging $97.31 per barrel, marking a 52.1% increase compared to September 2025.
Timeline
January 2026 through August 2026: Coal and natural gas production declines were measured.
April 2026 through June 2026: The state recorded a 1.6% annualized decrease in real GDP.
July 2026 through September 2026: Statewide sales and severance tax collections were measured.
September 2026: The Wyoming Economic Analysis Division released the latest MACRO report.
Macro View
The current economic data reflects a departure from historical energy-driven growth as state revenues diverge from production trends. These figures update the performance benchmarks established by the Wyoming Consensus Revenue Estimating Group projections.
Rising sales and severance tax collections may influence future state budget allocations and local funding priorities. However, the decline in coal and natural gas production suggests potential long-term shifts for the state labor market and household income.
The takeaway
The recent data underscores a complex fiscal environment where high energy prices contrast with softening production volumes. Residents should monitor tax collection trends as an indicator of the state ability to fund public services amid shifting energy reliance.
Further reading
For more analysis on current state labor metrics, visit the Wyoming Employment section.
More information
View the full report on the Wyoming Economic Analysis Division website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
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