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
January (in thousands)
1
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis
863.6
2
Madison
395.7
3
Green Bay
179.8
4
Appleton
124.3
5
Oshkosh-Neenah
97.2
6
Eau Claire
85.4
7
Racine
77.8
8
La Crosse-Onalaska
77.4
9
Wausau
73.0
10
Janesville-Beloit
68.8
11
Sheboygan
62.1
12
Fond du Lac
47.9