Wisconsin Employment Sector Statistics (2024)
Workforce distribution by employment sector for Wisconsin
Employment Indicators for Wisconsin (2024)
Total Employed
3,031,042
Civilian 16+
Private For-Profit
72.2 %
Largest Sector
Self-Employed
5.1%
Entrepreneurship
Government
12.9%
Public Sector
Wisconsin Workforce by Sector & Gender
Wisconsin Employment Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Total Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 2,187,044 | 72.2% |
| Government | 390,384 | 12.9% |
| Self-Employed | 155,018 | 5.1% |
| Private Non-Profit | 293,373 | 9.7% |
Wisconsin Gender Ratio Analysis by Employment Sector (2024)
| Sector | Male:Female Ratio |
|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1.31:1 |
| Government | 0.70:1 |
| Self-Employed | 1.52:1 |
Wisconsin Employment Trends (2010–2024)
Wisconsin Historical Employment Sector Trends
| Year | Private | Gov | Self-Emp | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.2% | 12.9% | 5.1% | 9.7% |
| 2023 | 72.3% | 12.8% | 5.1% | 9.6% |
| 2022 | 72.9% | 12.4% | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | 73.0% | 12.4% | 5.1% | 9.3% |
| 2020 | 73.3% | 12.3% | 5.1% | 9.2% |
| 2019 | 73.5% | 12.1% | 5.0% | 9.1% |
| 2018 | 73.6% | 12.1% | 5.1% | 9.1% |
| 2017 | 73.4% | 12.2% | 5.1% | 9.1% |
| 2016 | 73.3% | 12.3% | 5.1% | 9.1% |
| 2015 | 73.0% | 12.4% | 5.1% | 9.2% |
| 2014 | 72.7% | 12.6% | 5.3% | 9.3% |
| 2013 | 72.5% | 12.6% | 5.3% | 9.3% |
| 2012 | 72.6% | 12.6% | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| 2011 | 72.7% | 12.5% | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| 2010 | 72.8% | 12.4% | 5.8% | 8.8% |
Employment Sector FAQs for Wisconsin
The largest employment sector in Wisconsin is Private For-Profit, which employs 72.2% of the local workforce.
There are approximately 3,031,042 civilian workers aged 16 and over currently employed in Wisconsin.
In the private for-profit sector, the male-to-female ratio is 1.31:1. This metric helps highlight gender participation across the most prominent industry classes.
Since 2010, the total number of workers in Wisconsin has shown an increase, moving from 2,869,310 to 3,031,042 according to Census Bureau records.