May 2026
The number of initial and continued Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims in Wyoming increased slightly over the year, but declined substantially over the month as warm summer months brought more jobs.
There were 1,200 initial claims in May 2026, up from 1,190 (10, or 0.8%) in May 2025. Over the month, initial claims fell by 455 (-27.5%).
There were 8,904 total continued weeks claimed in May 2026, down 1,921 (-17.7%) over the month. There were 3,210 unique claimants, down 196 (-5.8%) over the month. The total number of continued weeks claimed and total claimants were largely unchanged over the year.
May 2026 Unemployment Insurance claims report also provides detailed information on initial and continued claims at the industry and county levels.