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
August (in thousands)
1
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis
884.7
2
Madison
404.0
3
Green Bay
184.9
4
Appleton
127.1
5
Oshkosh-Neenah
97.8
6
Eau Claire
87.7
7
Racine
79.9
8
La Crosse-Onalaska
79.3
9
Wausau
74.4
10
Janesville-Beloit
71.7
11
Sheboygan
65.5
12
Fond du Lac
48.6
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