Overall unemployment rate moved down to 2.8% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 1,500 roles, based on the most recently available information published in November 2021.

Total employment in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI market rose by 782 jobs in September and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 80 bps to 2.8%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 72 bps over the same time to 4.6%.

  • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI unemployment rate is 176 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 90 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in September versus prior month by 0.8% 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 September 2021

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

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

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through September 2021 (Data published November 2021 and reports created on November 3, 2021).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.