July 2026
The number of initial and continued Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims in Wyoming typically reach their lowest levels in the summer months, as jobs are plentiful in industries like construction and leisure & hospitality.
There were 917 initial claims in July 2026, down from 1,098 from July 2025 (-181, or -16.5%). There were 254 fewer claims filed over the month.
The total number of continued weeks claimed decreased from 8,066 in July 2025 to 7,231 in July 2026 (-835, or -10.4%). Over the month, the total number of continued weeks claims decreased by 436 (-5.7%). There were 2,079 unique claimants in July 2026, down over the month (-619, or -22.9%) and over the year (-193, or -8.5%).
July 2026 Unemployment Insurance claims report also provides detailed information on initial and continued claims at the industry and county levels.