Milwaukee, WI Employment

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19%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
22%
Household income NAT. AVG.
13%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexMilwaukeeWisconsinNational
Income per capita$24,167$29,253$29,829
Median household income$43,125$54,610$55,322
Median income owner occupied$65,764$69,544$70,586
Median income renter occupied$31,698$31,736$35,192
Median earnings male$32,174$37,342$36,919
Median earnings female$26,339$25,818$26,250
Unemployment rate4.1%3.7%4.7%
Poverty level24.6%12.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Milwaukee is 19% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Milwaukee is 22% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Milwaukee is 13% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Milwaukee is 63% higher than the national average

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      $28,747 $43,125 $86,250
      City
      $36,403 $54,610 $109,220
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Milwaukee median earnings by income bracket

      Milwaukee employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.5%7.5%
      Manufacturing sector21.0%21.0%
      Financial & insurance services3.0%3.0%
      Wholesale & retail services13.1%13.1%
      Public administration3.8%3.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.2%7.2%
      Education, health & social services12.6%12.6%
      Other30.0%30.0%

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      Elm Grove, WI6,156$112,500103.4%
      Milwaukee, WI592,649$43,12522.0%

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      Milwaukee, WI592,649$43,12522.0%
      Source: The Milwaukee, WI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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