Virtual Training Series

Next session is on August 19: A First Look Inside the 2025 Wyoming Workforce Annual Report

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Forge Your Future

Real Stories from Wyoming Residents Forging Our State’s Future

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News & Announcements

Keeping you connected to the latest updates and developments that shape Wyoming’s workforce.

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Current Wyoming labor market statistics

Statistics are taken from WY Labor Market Information & Bureau of Labor Statistics.

293,023

Labor Force

283,458

No. of Employed

9,565

No. of Unemployed

3.3%

Unemployment rate

Front of DWS Cheyenne office
Photo courtesy of Ashlie Giesick

We’re proud of the work we do to help build Wyoming’s vibrant communities

Our contributions to a stronger Wyoming include career guidance and training, employee development and retention, fair employment assurance and workplace safety, collecting and providing accurate labor market information, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and helping individuals with disabilities acquire and retain employment.

“The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is dedicated to Wyoming. Our mission – ‘Collaborating to support a thriving workforce and economy’ – and our vision – ‘Leading workforce innovation and investing in employee development today, for a stronger tomorrow’– are reflected in the communities and people we serve every day.”

Liz Gagen,
Director, Wyoming Department of Workforce Services