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
July (in thousands)
1
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis
884.9
2
Madison
405.8
3
Green Bay
185.0
4
Appleton
127.9
5
Oshkosh-Neenah
98.4
6
Eau Claire
88.1
7
Racine
80.1
8
La Crosse-Onalaska
78.9
9
Wausau
74.1
10
Janesville-Beloit
71.8
11
Sheboygan
65.6
12
Fond du Lac
49.4