Overall unemployment rate moved down to 3.9% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 200 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2021.

Total employment in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN market rose by 229 jobs in March and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 30 bps to 3.9%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 38 bps over the same time to 6.2%.

  • La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN unemployment rate is 228 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 60 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in March versus prior month by 3.1% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Unemployment March 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.7% . Key sectors include:

  • Education & Healthcare: 17,600; +100
  • Transportation & Utilities: 15,500; +100
  • Government: 9,600; +200
  • Manufacturing: 8,300; +100
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 6,200; -100
  • Business Services: 5,700; no change
  • Other Jobs: 4,400; +100
  • Financial Services: 4,000; -100
  • Construction, Mining: 2,800; +100
  • IT & Development: 800; no change
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Unemployment by Industry March 2021

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through March 2021 (Data published April 2021 and reports created on April 29, 2021).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.