Careers in manufacturing

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