Wyoming Unemployment Rate Held Steady at 3.0% in August

Business operators should note shifting county-level labor availability across the state.

Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Employment

Isometric editorial illustration depicting unevenly sized stone cairns on an arid landscape, representing regional labor market shifts in Wyoming. — Wyoming's statewide unemployment rate held steady at 3.0% in August 2026, even as localized county-level data indicated rising labor market volatility. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Wyoming's statewide unemployment rate remained at 3.0 percent in August 2026, holding below the national average of 4.1 percent. While the state figure stayed consistent with July levels, most counties saw increases in unemployment.

Why it matters

The divergence between stable state-level metrics and rising unemployment in specific counties signals localized volatility in labor availability. Operators must assess regional trends, as hiring conditions in individual counties may be tightening or loosening despite statewide stability.

The statewide unemployment rate held at 3.0% compared to 3.3% in August 2025. Regional data shows varied labor conditions, with Niobrara County reaching 4.0% and Albany County reporting a 2.2% rate.

The details

While the headline rate remained flat, the underlying county data indicates a shift in local labor market dynamics. Niobrara and Platte counties saw unemployment climb to 4.0% and 3.5% respectively, while Carbon and Hot Springs counties moved to 2.9%. Operators should monitor these localized upticks when planning recruitment or adjusting wage offers in different areas of the state.

August 2025: Wyoming's unemployment rate was 3.3 percent.
July 2026: Statewide and county unemployment rates were measured.
August 2026: Statewide unemployment rate remained at 3.0 percent.

Market Landscape

This August 2026 report marks a year-over-year improvement from the 3.3% unemployment rate observed in August 2025. It also highlights a wider labor supply gap compared to the U.S. national rate of 4.1%.

Operators in counties seeing rising unemployment may find a larger pool of available workers in the short term. Review regional labor figures before finalizing Q4 hiring targets or compensation packages.

The takeaway

Statewide stability masks localized hiring shifts that could impact your operational costs. Track county-level unemployment reports to better time your next recruitment cycle.