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When you say you’re from Wisconsin, it means something. We stay true to who we are, know what matters and do whatever it takes to get what we need to done. That’s how we’ve created such a diverse and interesting place to fulfill our souls and grow, and how we’re doing well across all aspects of life, career and business.
Discover all the areas in which Wisconsin excels below.
#1
in Manufacturing Employment (Percentage of Workforce cateogry)Business Facilities Magazine 17th Annual State Rankings Report, 2021
21%
of the world's fresh water is along Wisconsin's bordersWisconsin Water Facts, Wisconsin Water Library, UW- Madison
280
Medical device manufacturers in Wisconsin“Wisconsin Biohealth Industry Landscape and Economic Impact Report,” prepared by TEConomy Partners LLC for BioForward, 2020
~5,000
Engineering degrees and certificates awarded in 2019National IPEDS database published by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics
7 of the 11
Largest food companies in the world have operations in Wisconsin.Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics (Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, 2021
#1
U.S. producer of cheese, ginseng, mink pelts and cranberries.Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics (Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, 2021)
1.2
Quadrillion gallons of groundwaterWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
23,000+
Employees connected to the industryThe Water Council, developed under the supervision of Dr. Sammis B. White, emeritus professor of urban planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2018
230+
Water tech companiesThe Water Council, developed under the supervision of Dr. Sammis B. White, emeritus professor of urban planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2018
$15.7
Billion in annual water salesThe Water Council, developed under the supervision of Dr. Sammis B. White, emeritus professor of urban planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2018
#1
In the U.S. for the production of organic corn, organic oats, organic beans and organic dry hay“Organic Agriculture in Wisconsin: 2017 Status Report,” UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
70,000+
Farms in WisconsinWisconsin Agricultural Statistics (Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, 2021)
$104.8
Billion economic impact of argicultureWisconsin Agricultural Statistics (Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, 2021)
3,700+
Food and beverage companiesEMSI 2021.1 Class of Worker, QCEW Employees 2019
#1
In cheese production in the U.S.Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics (Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, 2021)
116,000+
In energy, power and controls industry jobsEMSI 2021.1 Class of Worker, QCEW Employees 2019
1,100+
Companies in the energy, power and controls sectorData Axle, 2021
#1
In the U.S. for medical imaging manufacturing. Wisconsin ranks #1 in the U.S. for medical imaging (irradiation apparatus) manufacturing, employing 4,000 people—more than CaliforniaBureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2019 Annual
46,000+
Biohealth industry jobs“Wisconsin Biohealth Industry Landscape and Economic Impact Report,” prepared by TEConomy Partners LLC for BioForward, 2020
1,700+
Biohealth industry companies“Wisconsin Biohealth Industry Landscape and Economic Impact Report,” prepared by TEConomy Partners LLC for BioForward, 2020
$28.8
Billion economic impact of biohealth industry“Wisconsin Biohealth Industry Landscape and Economic Impact Report,” prepared by TEConomy Partners LLC for BioForward, 2020
#8
In research spending at more than $1 billion annually. Our flagship University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #8 in the U.S. for research spending.National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development Survey, 2019
483,000+
Manufacturing jobsBureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2019 Annual
9,300+
Manufacturing companiesBureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2019 Annual
2ND
Highest manufacturing employment concentration in the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2019 Annual
2ND MOST ORGANIC FARMS
Wisconsin ranks second in the nation for the number of organic farms, with more than 1,200 in the state.WPR.org, 2020 (US Census data)
TOP 10
STATES FOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY HEADQUARTERSIndustryWeek, 2018
475,000
EMPLOYED BY WISCONSIN MANUFACTURING COMPANIESManufacturing accounts for 19% of Wisconsin’s GDP.
Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2018; Bureau of Economic Analysis GDP, 2018
$58,046
ANNUAL WAGE FOR MANUFACTURING EMPLOYEES IN WISCONSINThere are more than 9,400 manufacturing establishments to start your career at in Wisconsin.
Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2018
DIVERSIFIED ECONOMIES
MADISON is #1, EAU CLAIRE #7Madison and Eau Claire rank among the nation's top 10 metros; diversified economies are more resilient, enjoy sustained growth
Emsi, 2018
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