Wisconsin's Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.3% in January, Impacting Key Industries
Wisconsin's unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.3% in January, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of employed individuals rose by 800 from December to January, but compared to January 2025, employment was down by 18,600. The labor force also saw a similar trend, increasing by 4,600 from December to January, yet down by 17,200 compared to the previous year. Retail and manufacturing sectors experienced significant job losses, with retail jobs decreasing by 6,200 and manufacturing jobs by 8,600. Government jobs also declined by 7,200 across local, state, and federal levels. Conversely, construction and health services sectors saw job increases, with construction jobs rising by 9,000 and health services by 8,200. 
