Wisconsin Manufacturing at a Glance
Manufacturing Employment
470,000+ Employees
Over 470,000 Wisconsinites work in manufacturing—the highest share of any state workforce and a proud industrial tradition.
MANUFACTURING CONCENTRATION
Highest in the Nation
Wisconsin has the highest percentage of manufacturing workers of any U.S. state—manufacturing is who we are.
Manufacturing GDP
$66 Billion GDP
Manufacturing contributes $66 billion to Wisconsin's economy, representing the largest industry sector statewide.
EXPORT VALUE
$22+ Billion Exports
Wisconsin exported over $22 billion in manufactured goods, with machinery and equipment leading the way.
MANUFACTURERS COUNT
9,000+ Firms
Wisconsin is home to more than 9,000 manufacturing establishments spanning precision machinery, industrial equipment, and specialized products.
