BLS Data: Wisconsin Adds 13,100 Total Non-Farm, 12,400 Private Sector Jobs in July; Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.9 Percent

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MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of July 2021. The data shows that Wisconsin added 13,100 total non-farm and 12,400 private-sector jobs in the month of July. Wisconsin's unemployment rate in July was 3.9 percent. Additionally, Wisconsin's labor force grew by 9,600 people in July.

In brief, the seasonally adjusted data shows:

Place of Residence Data: Wisconsin's labor force participation rate in July was 66.4, 0.1 percentage point higher than June's labor force participation rate, and 4.7 percentage points higher than the national rate of 61.7 percent. Wisconsin's unemployment rate in July was 3.9 percent, while the national unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in the same month.

Place of Work Data: Wisconsin added 12,400 private-sector and 13,100 total non-farm jobs in July 2021.

"Wisconsin's job numbers continue to show growth despite the Delta Variant's emergence," DWD Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek said. "For individuals that are still seeking jobs, I encourage you to visit JobCenterofWisconsin.com and learn more about the thousands of good-paying employment opportunities available right now, and encourage all individuals that are eligible to get vaccinated to better protect yourself against COVID-19 and variants."

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Today's full report can be viewed on DWD's premier source for labor market information, WisConomy.com.

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