Madison, WI Employment

A+
33%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
22%
Household income NAT. AVG.
57%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
Search Homes for Sale
IndexMadisonWisconsinNational
Income per capita$39,595$29,253$29,829
Median household income$67,565$54,610$55,322
Median income owner occupied$101,118$69,544$70,586
Median income renter occupied$44,151$31,736$35,192
Median earnings male$39,606$37,342$36,919
Median earnings female$30,820$25,818$26,250
Unemployment rate2.0%3.7%4.7%
Poverty level16.4%12.7%15.1%
New Real Estate Listings in Madison Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Madison, WI
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Key findings

  • The income per capita in Madison is 33% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Madison is 22% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Madison is 57% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Madison is 9% higher than the national average

Compare Madison, WI Employment

      vs

      Best Places for Employment in and Around Madison

      See all the best places to live around Madison
      How would you rate the job market in Madison?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      How accessible is public transit in Madison?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Madison poll results

      am i middle class

      $
      Input your household income
      $45,038 $67,565 $135,130
      City
      $36,403 $54,610 $109,220
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      The best places in Wisconsin

      Here are the best places to live in WisconsinSee the best places to live in MadisonMost Dangerous Cities In The USSafest Cities In The US

      Madison median earnings by income bracket

      Madison employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry5.3%5.3%
      Manufacturing sector10.6%10.6%
      Financial & insurance services5.8%5.8%
      Wholesale & retail services11.0%11.0%
      Public administration5.0%5.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.8%3.8%
      Education, health & social services21.8%21.8%
      Other32.6%32.6%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Maple Bluff, WI1,288$157,917185.5%
      Shorewood Hills, WI2,085$136,750147.2%
      Waunakee, WI13,903$114,983107.8%
      Cottage Grove, WI7,086$99,85880.5%
      Windsor, WI7,340$98,78978.6%
      Madison, WI258,366$67,56522.1%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Burnaby, BC258,827n/a 
      Kitchener, ON259,162n/a 
      Chandler, AZ257,076$85,79655.1%
      Lubbock, TX257,013$51,6236.7%
      Laredo, TX260,571$51,1207.6%
      Madison, WI258,366$67,56522.1%
      Source: The Madison, WI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024