Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Wisconsin Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Rank
Metropolitan Statistical Area
April (in thousands)
1
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis
877.0
2
Madison
404.0
3
Green Bay
181.6
4
Appleton
124.9
5
Oshkosh-Neenah
98.1
6
Eau Claire
88.0
7
La Crosse-Onalaska
80.4
8
Racine
78.3
9
Wausau
73.3
10
Janesville-Beloit
70.6
11
Sheboygan
63.5
12
Fond du Lac
48.9