Wisconsin has about 465,500 manufacturing jobs, accounting for 18.2% of all private sector jobs in the state.
Manufacturing employment in Wisconsin is projected to grow 4.5% by 2032.
There are around 9,000 manufacturing places of work in the state.
Average annual pay is $71,800 in manufacturing, more than the $63,800 across all private sector jobs.
Manufacturing accounts for about 16% of the state’s economy, at $73.9 billion.
Which manufacturing sectors have the most jobs in Wisconsin?
- Food: 81,155
- Fabricated metal products: 73,372
- Machinery: 65,224
- Plastics and rubber: 32,666
- Paper: 26,543