Waukesha, WI Employment

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17%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
19%
Household income NAT. AVG.
53%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexWaukeshaWisconsinNational
Income per capita$34,785$29,253$29,829
Median household income$65,688$54,610$55,322
Median income owner occupied$91,990$69,544$70,586
Median income renter occupied$38,735$31,736$35,192
Median earnings male$44,688$37,342$36,919
Median earnings female$30,433$25,818$26,250
Unemployment rate2.2%3.7%4.7%
Poverty level11.1%12.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Waukesha is 17% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Waukesha is 19% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Waukesha is 53% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Waukesha is 27% lower than the national average

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      $43,787 $65,688 $131,376
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      $36,403 $54,610 $109,220
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Waukesha median earnings by income bracket

      Waukesha employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.5%8.5%
      Manufacturing sector26.0%26.0%
      Financial & insurance services4.9%4.9%
      Wholesale & retail services15.0%15.0%
      Public administration2.5%2.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.9%5.9%
      Education, health & social services10.3%10.3%
      Other25.1%25.1%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Oconomowoc Lake, WI621$245,750344.2%
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      Chenequa, WI583$135,000144.0%
      Mequon, WI24,357$128,403132.1%
      Waukesha, WI72,419$65,68818.7%

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      Waukesha, WI72,419$65,68818.7%
      Source: The Waukesha, WI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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