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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.
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TOP TECH TALENT
Madison is #25 and Milwaukee #44 in the “Tech Talent Scorecard Ranking”CBRE Scoring Tech Talent in North America, 2019
#6
BEST STATE IN NATION TO LIVEWith a high quality of life and top-notch health and education ratings, Wisconsin is a top state.
WalletHub, 2019
#1
MADISON ONE OF 11 BEST UNTAPPED CITIES FOR STARTUPS IN 2020Fundera, 2019
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
MADISON #1
CITY WHERE WOMEN ARE FINDING GREAT SUCCESSWomen here have an unemployment rate of just 1.60%, and almost 30% have a bachelor's degree
SmartAsset, 2019
7 OF THE TOP 25
PLACES FOR MILLENNIALS TO MOVEOshkosh, Sheboygan and Wausau cracked the top 10, with La Crosse/Onalaska, Appleton, Green Bay and Eau Claire close behind.
Reviews.org, 2019
#5
BEST STATES FOR MILLENNIALSWith career opportunities and lower cost of living, Wisconsin is catching the attention of younger generations.
WalletHub, 2019
#2
STATE FOR DOCTORSWisconsin's opportunities and overall medical environment provide doctors with a sound path to success
WalletHub, 2019
6 TOP STARTUP ECOSYTEMS
MADISON, MILWAUKEE, GREEN BAY, LA CROSSE, EAU CLAIRE & RACINEThese cities are identified as top startup ecosystems in the Midwest in the 2018 State of the Silicon Prairie Report
Silicon Prairie News, February 2019
7TH
BEST STATE TO RAISE A FAMILYWisconsin especially ranks high in affordability as well as health and safety.
WalletHub, January 2019
LOWEST
VETERAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, MADISONOf the 100 largest U.S. cities, Madison takes No. 13 and Milwaukee No. 76 overall for livability, affordability and veteran-friendliness
WalletHub, November 2018
TOP 10
PLACE TO MOVE FOR A JOBOn a list of the 10 top cities with amazing available jobs, Wisconsin as a whole grabs a spot on the list.
Livability, October 2018
#1
MILWAUKEE THE TOP SPOT FOR FOOD ENTREPRENEURSMilwaukee offers the best environment for "culipreneurs" who want to start a restaurant
LendingTree, October 2018
TOP TECH TOWN
MADISON IS NO. 14 ON LISTCity specifically cited for its entrepreneurial ecosystem and "limitless opportunity to land a job and grow as a tech professional
CompTIA, October 2018
MOST FORTUNE 500 CEOS
The University of Wisconsin is No. 1 with 14 CEOS of Fortune 500 companies
Kittleman & Associates, October 2018
BEST FOR MILLENNIAL FAMILIES
Among 150 cities, Green Bay (#10), Madison (#12) and Milwaukee (#93) offer some of the best living environments for young families
ValuePenguin, January 2019
4TH
GREEN BAY IS THE 4TH BEST CITY FOR WORKTIREMENTWith its low cost of living, Green Bay made the top 10 list of places for seniors to work in retirement
SmartAsset, June 2018
6TH
HAPPIEST STATE IN THE U.S.Measured by health, economic stability, and a lifestyle with good social ties and plenty of time spent outside of work
MagnifyMoney, 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
3RD
FASTEST-GROWING TECH TALENT MARKET, MADISONMadison's tech talent is growing at a fast clip, taking third in North America behind Ottawa and Los Angeles.
CBRE Scoring Tech Talent in North America Report 2018
5TH
BEST STATE FOR WOMENIn this same ranking, Wisconsin tied for first for highest high school graduation rate for women, 3rd for share of women who voted in 2016 presidential election, and more.
wallethub.com, 2018
#2
MADISON NAMED THE #2 METRO FOR ATTRACTING MILLENNIAL TALENTWe're bringing fresh minds to our state so they can bring fresh solutions to the world.
Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report
6.5%
LOWER COST OF LIVING THAN NATIONAL AVERAGEOur lower costs for things like housing and health care leave room for you to do more of what you love.
Council for Community and Economic Research, 2017
#1
IN MIDWEST FOR BIKING TO WORKMadison is best in the Midwest and #7 in the nation overall.
Wisconsin State Journal, 2016
44.4 MINUTES ROUNDTRIP
AVERAGE COMMUTE TIME FOR MILWAUKEE, #5 AMONG U.S. CITIESGiving you more time to do what you love—In Wisconsin®.
CommercialCafe, 2019
#2
IN MIDWEST FOR INCREASING MILLENNIAL POPULATIONMilwaukee also ranks #11 in the country overall.
Urban Milwaukee, 2016
#9
BEST PLACE IN U.S. TO RAISE KIDSAppleton makes the top ten. Overall, Wisconsin's lower cost of living, access to great education and recreational opportunities make it a great place for raising a family.
SmartAsset, 2016
TOP 3
UP-AND-COMING PLACES TO LIVECritics agree: Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a best place for city living.
U.S. News, 2017