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Wisconsin Unemployment Steady at 3.2%, Outshines Nation

4/13/2025

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Wisconsin's unemployment rate held steady at 3.2% in February 2025, outperforming the national rate of 4.1%.
The state recorded 3,043,700 nonfarm jobs, reflecting a decline of 6,200 from January.
Labor force participation reached 65.8%, significantly above the national average of 62.4%.
Unemployment rose in 12 of 13 metropolitan areas during the month.

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Story summary

Wisconsin's unemployment rate held steady at 3.2% in February 2025, outperforming the national rate of 4.1%.
The state recorded 3,043,700 nonfarm jobs, reflecting a decline of 6,200 from January.
Labor force participation reached 65.8%, significantly above the national average of 62.4%.
Unemployment rose in 12 of 13 metropolitan areas during the month.