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
March (in thousands)
1
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis
869.9
2
Madison
401.2
3
Green Bay
180.5
4
Appleton
123.8
5
Oshkosh-Neenah
97.6
6
Eau Claire
87.0
7
La Crosse-Onalaska
79.3
8
Racine
77.8
9
Wausau
73.5
10
Janesville-Beloit
69.7
11
Sheboygan
62.6
12
Fond du Lac
48.8