"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 first quarter 2026 (2026Q1), Wyoming had 11 growing industries and five declining industries. Since 2023Q4, Wyoming has had a fairly equal number of growing and declining industries during each quarter.
Growing industries included construction of buildings, with 323 new jobs over the year in 2025Q4 and 392 in 2026Q1, for an average of 358 new jobs, or a 7.6% increase. Four growing industries were found in the manufacturing sector: plastics & rubber product manufacturing, primary metal manufacturing, transportation equipment manufacturing, and furniture & related product manufacturing.
Declining industries included heavy & civil engineering construction, couriers & messengers, electrical & appliance manufacturing, textile product mills, and private households.
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