"Labor Market Information (LMI) is an applied science; it is the systematic collection and analysis of data which describes and predicts the relationship between labor demand and supply." The States' Labor Market Information Review, ICESA, 1995, p. 7.
In fourth quarter 2024 (2024Q4), Wyoming had six growing industries and 10 declining industries. This marked the third consecutive quarter in which Wyoming had more declining industries than growing. It is worth pointing out that the number of declining industries rarely exceeds growing industries for consecutive quarters. From 2005 to 2021, the only times Wyoming had more declining industries than growing were during periods of economic downturn.
Growing industries included amusements, gambling, & recreation ; electrical equipment & appliance manufacturing; and justice, public order, & safety activities.
Declining industries included support activities for mining; clothing, clothing accessories, shoe, & jewelry retailers; and machinery manufacturing.
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