Wisconsin adds almost 20,000 jobs in July

More people are looking for side hustles or second jobs as inflation drives up costs.
More people are looking for side hustles or second jobs as inflation drives up costs.(WBRC)
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT|Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 9:10 PM CDT
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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of July 2022 reported Wisconsin added 10,000 private-sector jobs and 9,900 total nonfarm jobs.

The report also indicated the state’s unemployment rate was 3% in July.

Over the year 2022, the state has added 40,100 private-sector jobs and 36,300 total nonfarm jobs. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate number for July is near historic lows, and the labor force participation rate declined 0.2% from June to July.

Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek said the report released Thursday shows Wisconsin employers continue to have jobs available with well-paying career opportunities.

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