Makrognosis

Labor Force: Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-31540.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)−1.1%September 2025
Previous (y/y)−1.0%August 2025
Level414,326 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 1.1% year on year in September 2025, compared with −1.0% in August 2025.

The level stood at 414,326 thousands.

That is the lowest reading since July 2020.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −2.8% (Apr 2020) to 3.4% (Apr 2021), averaging 0.8%.

Labor Force: Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−4%−2%0%2%4%6%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)250k300k350k400k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026414,326 thousands—
August 2026410,909 thousands—
July 2026410,062 thousands—
June 2026409,102 thousands—
May 2026404,756 thousands—
April 2026408,330 thousands—
March 2026407,870 thousands—
February 2026406,961 thousands—
January 2026402,250 thousands—
December 2025408,216 thousands—
November 2025410,446 thousands—
September 2025405,196 thousands−1.1
August 2025404,907 thousands−1.0
July 2025408,545 thousands−0.8
June 2025408,618 thousands−0.5
May 2025400,519 thousands−0.3
April 2025407,171 thousands0.2
March 2025407,288 thousands−0.09
February 2025407,487 thousands0.3
January 2025404,784 thousands1.5
December 2024408,098 thousands0.8
November 2024411,850 thousands0.7
October 2024411,338 thousands0.8
September 2024409,907 thousands0.6

Last 24 observations. The full history (440 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1990
Observations440
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high3.4% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−2.8% (Apr 2020)
10-year average0.8%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-31540.LF.M.NSA

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other United States indicators

Unemployment Rate: Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Madison, WI (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Madison, WI (SA)Unemployment: Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

National figure

United States Civilian Labor Force

FAQ

Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US-31540.LF.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-30. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Labor Force: Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.