Economy, jobs and prices in Wisconsin, United States: official figures
The economy of Wisconsin (gross domestic product) was worth $478.8 billion in 2025 at current prices, 1.6% of the US total of $30.86 trillion; 21st largest of 51. In current dollars it was up 3.6% on 2024.
How fast is the economy of Wisconsin growing?
After adjusting for inflation, real GDP in Wisconsin grew 0.8% in 2025, against 2.3% for the United States; 7th slowest-growing of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the GDP per capita of Wisconsin?
Dividing 2025 GDP by the Census Bureau's population estimate gives $80,160 of output per resident, against $90,294 for the US economy divided by the population of the 50 states and DC; 23rd lowest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyIs the economy of Wisconsin growing or shrinking?
In the second quarter of 2026, real GDP in Wisconsin grew at an annual rate of 2.4% (United States: 2.2%); tied for 17th fastest-growing of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Wisconsin?
In 2025 the largest private industry in Wisconsin's economy was manufacturing (16.1% of GDP), followed by real estate, rental and leasing (11.9%) and finance and insurance (9.6%). Government accounted for 10.0%; the manufacturing share was 4th highest of 51 (United States: 9.5%).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyHow much do people in Wisconsin spend?
Consumer spending (personal consumption expenditures) in Wisconsin came to $57,246 per person in 2025 (United States: $61,062); 23rd lowest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyIs Wisconsin expensive to live in?
Prices in Wisconsin were 5.9% below the national average in 2024, by BEA's regional price parity of 94.1 (US = 100), which covers goods, services and housing; 20th least expensive of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the inflation rate in Wisconsin?
Prices in Wisconsin rose 3.6% in 2024, measured by BEA's implicit regional price deflator, against 2.6% nationally (PCE price index).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the per capita income in Wisconsin?
Personal income per person in Wisconsin was $71,219 in 2025, against $77,028 for the United States; 23rd lowest of 51. It was up 4.4% on 2024 and up 28.3% on 2020, before inflation.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the disposable income per person in Wisconsin?
After taxes, disposable personal income per person was $62,626 in 2025 (United States: $67,251); 22nd lowest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyHow far does income go in Wisconsin?
Adjusted for local price levels, real personal income per person in Wisconsin was $58,273 in 2024 in 2017 dollars (United States: $59,195); 26th highest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the median household income in Wisconsin?
Median household income in Wisconsin was $77,488 in 2024 (margin of error ±$902), against $81,604 for the United States; 23rd lowest of 51 by the point estimate. It was not statistically different from 2023 after adjusting for inflation (American Community Survey).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow unequal are incomes in Wisconsin?
The Gini index of household income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.442 in 2024 (0 means equal incomes, 1 means one household has everything; United States: 0.481); 5th least unequal of 51.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Wisconsin?
The unemployment rate in Wisconsin was 3.2% in September 2026 (seasonally adjusted, preliminary), up from 3.1% a year earlier; tied for 9th lowest of 51. The rate for the 50 states and DC combined was 4.2%.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyHow many people are unemployed in Wisconsin?
In September 2026, 102,201 people in Wisconsin were unemployed and 3,056,270 employed, out of a labor force of 3,158,471.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat was the unemployment rate in Wisconsin in 2025?
Over 2025 the unemployment rate in Wisconsin averaged 3.2% (an 11-month average: October 2025 was not collected during the federal shutdown), against 3.0% in 2024; tied for 7th lowest of 51. The lowest annual rate since 1976 was 2.8% in 2022.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Wisconsin?
Workers covered by unemployment insurance in Wisconsin were paid $66,160 on average in 2025 ($1,272 a week), up 4.3% on 2024; the US average was $78,720. That is 19th lowest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyHow many jobs are there in Wisconsin?
Employers in Wisconsin had an average of 2,945,816 jobs on their payrolls in 2025 across 204,200 establishments, unchanged on 2024 (United States: up 0.5%).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat is the median wage in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage across all occupations in Wisconsin was $50,270 in May 2025 (mean $64,270); tied for 22nd highest of 51. One in ten workers earned less than $29,980 and one in ten more than $104,990.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat is the most common job in Wisconsin?
The most common occupation in Wisconsin in May 2025 was home health and personal care aides, with 82,430 workers and a median annual wage of $36,340.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat is the median household income in Wisconsin?
Median household income in Wisconsin was $77,557 in 2024, 24th lowest among the 50 states and DC (U.S.: $81,604). In 2019 it was $64,177, so it has risen 20.8% before allowing for inflation.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat is the average rent in Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Wisconsin, including utilities, was $1,142 a month in 2024, up 6.6% on 2023 ($1,071); 18th lowest among the 50 states and DC (U.S.: $1,487).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat is the median home value in Wisconsin?
Homeowners in Wisconsin valued their homes at a median of $294,700 in 2024, up 8.1% on 2023 ($272,500); 20th lowest among the 50 states and DC (U.S.: $360,600).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow affordable are homes in Wisconsin?
The median home value in Wisconsin was 3.8 times the median household income in 2024 ($294,700 against $77,557); 19th lowest ratio among the 50 states and DC (U.S.: 4.4).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyIs rent affordable in Wisconsin?
A household on the median income in Wisconsin would spend 17.7% of its income on the median rent of $1,142 a month in 2024 (U.S.: 21.9%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow Wisconsin compares with other states
Gross domestic product, 2025 (current dollars) (2025)
Wisconsin ranks 21 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross domestic product, 2025 (current dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Maryland | $567.0 billion |
| 19 | Indiana | $542.5 billion |
| 20 | Minnesota | $515.1 billion |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $478.8 billion |
| 22 | Missouri | $475.4 billion |
| 23 | Connecticut | $382.6 billion |
| 24 | South Carolina | $378.4 billion |
GDP per resident, 2025 (BEA GDP / Census population) (2025)
Wisconsin ranks 29 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | GDP per resident, 2025 (BEA GDP / Census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ohio | $82,087 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $80,898 |
| 28 | Oregon | $80,317 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $80,160 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $80,137 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $80,007 |
| 32 | Rhode Island | $79,174 |
Real GDP growth, 2025 (2025)
Wisconsin ranks 45 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Missouri | 1.2% |
| 43 | Kansas | 1.0% |
| 44 | Arkansas | 0.9% |
| 45 | Wisconsin | 0.8% |
| 46 | Maryland | 0.8% |
| 47 | Minnesota | 0.7% |
| 48 | North Dakota | 0.5% |
Real GDP growth, 2026:Q2 (annual rate) (2026:Q2)
Wisconsin ranks 18 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth, 2026:Q2 (annual rate) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 2.5% |
| 16 | Arizona | 2.5% |
| 17 | Michigan | 2.4% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 2.4% |
| 19 | Texas | 2.2% |
| 20 | Illinois | 2.1% |
| 21 | Mississippi | 2.1% |
Personal income per person, 2025 (2025)
Wisconsin ranks 29 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Personal income per person, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Texas | $73,156 |
| 27 | Montana | $72,066 |
| 28 | Maine | $71,742 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $71,219 |
| 30 | Utah | $70,323 |
| 31 | Missouri | $69,836 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $69,274 |
Real personal income per person, 2024 (adjusted for local prices, 2017 dollars) (2024)
Wisconsin ranks 26 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real personal income per person, 2024 (adjusted for local prices, 2017 dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Oklahoma | $58,692 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $58,620 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $58,582 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $58,273 |
| 27 | Texas | $58,219 |
| 28 | Missouri | $57,850 |
| 29 | Maine | $57,480 |
Median household income, 2024 (ACS) (2024)
Wisconsin ranks 29 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median household income, 2024 (ACS) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | North Dakota | $77,871 |
| 27 | Florida | $77,735 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $77,545 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $77,488 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $76,881 |
| 31 | Maine | $76,442 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $76,376 |
Regional price parity, 2024 (US = 100) (2024)
Wisconsin ranks 32 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Regional price parity, 2024 (US = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Idaho | 95.5 |
| 30 | Montana | 94.6 |
| 31 | North Carolina | 94.3 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | 94.1 |
| 33 | South Carolina | 93.7 |
| 34 | Indiana | 93.3 |
| 35 | Ohio | 92.8 |
Unemployment rate, September 2026 (seasonally adjusted) (September 2026)
Wisconsin ranks 42 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, September 2026 (seasonally adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Georgia | 3.3% |
| 40 | Mississippi | 3.3% |
| 41 | Maine | 3.3% |
| 42 | Wisconsin | 3.2% |
| 43 | Iowa | 3.2% |
| 44 | Montana | 3.1% |
| 45 | Wyoming | 3.0% |
Unemployment rate, 2025 annual average (2025)
Wisconsin ranks 44 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, 2025 annual average |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Maine | 3.4% |
| 42 | Wyoming | 3.4% |
| 43 | Montana | 3.3% |
| 44 | Wisconsin | 3.2% |
| 45 | New Hampshire | 3.2% |
| 46 | Nebraska | 3.0% |
| 47 | Alabama | 2.9% |
Labor force participation rate, September 2026 (September 2026)
Wisconsin ranks 12 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Labor force participation rate, September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Massachusetts | 65.4% |
| 10 | Alaska | 65.3% |
| 11 | Colorado | 65.2% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 64.9% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 64.8% |
| 14 | Texas | 64.2% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 63.7% |
Average annual pay, 2025 (QCEW) (2025)
Wisconsin ranks 33 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average annual pay, 2025 (QCEW) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | North Dakota | $67,580 |
| 31 | Vermont | $67,247 |
| 32 | Missouri | $66,459 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $66,160 |
| 34 | Maine | $65,787 |
| 35 | Indiana | $65,067 |
| 36 | Alabama | $64,479 |
Median annual wage, all occupations, May 2025 (OEWS) (May 2025)
Wisconsin ranks 22 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median annual wage, all occupations, May 2025 (OEWS) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Delaware | $52,190 |
| 20 | Illinois | $51,960 |
| 21 | Maine | $51,430 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $50,270 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $50,270 |
| 24 | Utah | $50,110 |
| 25 | Arizona | $50,060 |
Median household income (2024)
Wisconsin ranks 28 of 51, highest first. Census Bureau SAIPE model estimates
| Rank | Region | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Georgia | $79,912 |
| 26 | Texas | $79,723 |
| 27 | Florida | $77,687 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $77,557 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $77,532 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $77,494 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $76,975 |
Median gross rent (monthly) (2024)
Wisconsin ranks 34 of 51, highest first. Renter-occupied units paying cash rent
| Rank | Region | Median gross rent (monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Maine | $1,210 |
| 32 | Montana | $1,177 |
| 33 | Michigan | $1,168 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $1,142 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $1,117 |
| 36 | Indiana | $1,104 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $1,102 |
Median value of owner-occupied homes (2024)
Wisconsin ranks 32 of 51, highest first. Owner-reported value
| Rank | Region | Median value of owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Tennessee | $332,600 |
| 30 | Texas | $313,200 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $299,500 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $294,700 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $289,600 |
| 34 | Illinois | $280,700 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $279,900 |
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