May 2025

The number of initial and continued Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims in Wyoming have gradually increased over the last three years, but still remain relatively low compared to pre-pandemic levels.

There were 1,190 initial claims in May 2025, up 35 (or 3.0%) from May 2024. Initial claims dropped substantially over the month (-427, or -26.4%) as warmer weather brought more seasonal job opportunities.

The total number of continued weeks claimed increased from 8,077 in May 2024 to 8,847 in May 2025 (770, or 9.5%). Over the month, continued claims decreased by 1,700 claims (-16.1%), again reflecting regular seasonal trends.

The total number of unique claimants increased over the year from 2,578 to 3,195 (617, or 23.9%).The May 2025 Unemployment Insurance claims report also provides detailed information on initial and continued claims at the industry and county levels, and is available at https://doe.state.wy.us/LMI/UI/0525_UI.pdf.

For additional UI claims data, please click here: https://doe.state.wy.us/LMI/ui.htm.