What is the unemployment rate in Milwaukee County, WI right now?
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Unemployment in Milwaukee County, WI was at 4.3% in July 2026. That's unchanged from a year before. The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but not currently employed. It's a common way to measure the health of the job market and economy.
In July 2026,
4.3%
of the labor force was unemployed in Milwaukee County, WI
July 2026 had a
+0
percentage point change from July 2025
County-level unemployment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not account for fluctuations due to seasonal employment patterns, such as tourism or agriculture. That means the data may show large changes month to month. It is important to view this local data with a long-term lens.
The unemployment rate in Milwaukee County, WI was the same in July 2026 compared with July 2025.
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, January 2019 to July 2026
Unemployment rates differ between areas within states due to various factors. Counties with many job opportunities and different industries often have lower unemployment rates. In rural areas, or places where industries are shrinking, the rate can be higher. Seasonal work in industries like tourism or farming can lead to unemployment rising or falling. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.
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How does unemployment in Milwaukee County, WI compare to other counties?
The latest county-level data from July 2026 shows that Milwaukee County, WI's unemployment rate was ranked 4th out of 72 counties in Wisconsin, from highest to lowest.
Unemployment rates in Wisconsin counties ranged from 2.5% to 5.6% in July 2026.
Not seasonally adjusted
Unemployment rate, by county in Wisconsin (July 2026)
| 1. | Menominee County, WI | 5.6% |
| 2. | Iron County, WI | 5.2% |
| 3. | Adams County, WI | 4.4% |
| 4. | Milwaukee County, WI | 4.3% |
| 5. | Marinette County, WI | 4.2% |
| 6. | Douglas County, WI | 4.2% |
| 7. | Langlade County, WI | 4.2% |
| 8. | Washburn County, WI | 4.1% |
| 9. | Burnett County, WI | 4.1% |
| 10. | Rusk County, WI | 4.1% |
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