Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Job Growth Continues in First Quarter 2024

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from first quarter 2023 to first quarter 2024, total employment in the state rose by 3,429 jobs (1.3%) and total payroll increased by $163.8 million (4.1%). Employment rose in 16 counties and fell in seven counties. Total payroll increased in 20 counties and decreased in three counties.

Laramie County added 834 jobs (1.8%) and its total payroll expanded by $49.4 million (7.4%). Job gains were seen in construction, health care & social assistance, local government, state government, and federal government. These job gains were partially offset by job losses in finance & insurance; manufacturing; transportation & warehousing; arts, entertainment & recreation; and information.

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