<div>The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from first quarter 2025 to first quarter 2026, total employment in the state fell by 505 jobs (-0.2%), but total payroll rose by $233.0 million (5.4%). Employment rose in nine counties and fell in 14 counties. Total payroll increased in 18 counties and decreased in five counties.Sheridan County added 378 jobs (2.7%) and its total payroll grew by $43.4 million (20.7%). The largest job gains occurred in construction (365 jobs) and smaller gains were seen in professional and technical services, wholesale trade, and agriculture. Employment fell in federal government, administrative & waste services, and health care and social assistance.Albany County gained 282 jobs (1.7%) and its total payroll rose by $15.0 million (6.7%). Substantial job growth was seen in health care & social assistance, administrative and waste services, construction, and information.Employment in Converse County rose by 245 jobs (3.9%) and its total payroll increased by $10.1 million (9.5%). Job gains were reported in construction, health care & social assistance, and local government. Job losses were seen in accommodation & food services, and professional & technical services.Campbell County gained 181 jobs (0.7%) and its total payroll grew by $11.6 million (2.7%). The largest job growth occurred in health care and social assistance, accommodation & food services, construction, and administrative and waste services. Employment fell in mining (including oil and gas), wholesale trade, and retail trade.Sweetwater County’s employment fell by 443 jobs (-2.2%) and its total payroll decreased by $6.0 million (-1.7%). Sizeable job losses were seen in mining (including oil & gas), construction, retail trade, manufacturing, and transportation and warehousing. These job losses were partially offset by job gains in professional and technical services.Sublette county lost 208 jobs (-5.6%) and its total payroll fell by $4.0 million (-6.2%). The largest job losses were reported in mining (including oil and gas); arts, entertainment, and recreation; administrative and waste services; and local government (including public schools). On the other hand, the construction sector added jobs.Employment in Fremont County fell by 177 jobs (-1.2%), but its total payroll rose by $4.7 million (2.4%). Substantial job losses occurred in local government (including public schools & colleges) and federal government.Teton County lost 154 jobs (-0.7%), but its total payroll rose by $68.7 million (13.4%). The largest job losses were reported in construction, accommodation and food services, local government, and health care and social assistance. In contrast, job gains were seen in retail trade, administrative and waste services, management of companies and enterprises, and real estate and rental and leasing.Crook County’s employment fell by 98 jobs (-3.9%) and its total payroll fell by $418,330 (-1.1%). Large job losses were seen in mining and construction.Visit https://doe.state.wy.us/LMI/26Q1_QCEW/toc.htm for detailed tables for each county.Employment and wages data for second quarter 2026 are scheduled to be published on February 5, 2027.</div>

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The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from first quarter 2025 to first quarter 2026, total employment in the state fell by 505 jobs (-0.2%), but total payroll rose by $233.0 million (5.4%). Employment rose in nine counties and fell in 14 counties. Total payroll increased in 18 counties and decreased in five counties.

Wyoming jobs down, but payroll up

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The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from first quarter 2025 to first quarter 2026, total em

Wyoming jobs down, but payroll up

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