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CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming’s economic health improved slightly in June over last year, according to the Wyoming Economic Indicators Report.
This report contains the Wyoming Economic …
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CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming’s economic health improved slightly in June over last year, according to the Wyoming Economic Indicators Report.
This report contains the Wyoming Economic Health Index, a coincident economic indicator designed to provide an overall assessment of the state’s economy.
Highlights from this month’s issue include the following:
The Wyoming Economic Health Index reported an index value of 107.4 in June 2026. This value is higher than the June 2025 value of 106.8. The WEHI has increased year-over-year in three of the last six months.
The unemployment rate for Wyoming in June 2026 was 3.2%, equal to the June 2025 rate, but lower than the June 2026 national unemployment rate (4.2%).
Total non-farm payroll jobs in Wyoming numbered 295,000 in June 2026, higher than June 2025 by 1,000 jobs (+0.3%).
Wyoming’s sales and use tax collections from the mining sector in June 2026 increased 48.0% compared to June last year.
Wyoming’s collection of the 4% sales and use tax from lodging in June 2026 increased 14.8% compared to June last year.
The August 2026 issue of the Wyoming Economic Indicators report is available at the state of Wyoming’s Economic Analysis Division website ai.wyo.gov/divisions/economic-analysis.
