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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Madison ranks second in Wisconsin in terms of total non-farm payroll employees in February

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Wisconsin’s Madison payroll data reveal that it is ranked second in Wisconsin in terms of total non-farm payroll employees in February, with 400,400 employees, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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
February (in thousands)
1
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis
869.4
2
Madison
400.4
3
Green Bay
179.8
4
Appleton
123.2
5
Oshkosh-Neenah
97.2
6
Eau Claire
86.9
7
La Crosse-Onalaska
79.2
8
Racine
77.5
9
Wausau
72.8
10
Janesville-Beloit
69.3
11
Sheboygan
62.2
12
Fond du Lac
48.0
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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