Overall unemployment rate moved down to 2.0% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 200 roles, based on the most recently available information published in December 2021.

Total employment in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI market rose by 135 jobs in October and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 30 bps to 2.0%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 30 bps over the same time to 4.3%.

  • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI unemployment rate is 226 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 150 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in October versus prior month by 1.4% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI Unemployment October 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.3% . Key sectors include:

  • Manufacturing: 22,600; +100
  • Transportation & Utilities: 14,600; +200
  • Business Services: 12,100; no change
  • Education & Healthcare: 11,400; -200
  • Government: 11,400; +200
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 7,100; no change
  • Construction, Mining: 6,200; no change
  • Other Jobs: 5,200; no change
  • Financial Services: 4,300; no change
  • IT & Development: 1,500; no change
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI Unemployment by Industry October 2021

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through October 2021 (Data published December 2021 and reports created on December 2, 2021).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.