Wisconsin - Economy

Economy

In 2010 Wisconsin’s gross state product was $248.3 billion, making it 21st among U.S. states. The economy of Wisconsin is driven by manufacturing, agriculture, and health care. The state's economic output from manufacturing was $48.9 billion in 2008, making it the tenth largest among states in manufacturing gross domestic product. Manufacturing accounts for about 20% of the state's gross domestic product, a proportion that is third among all states. The per capita personal income was $35,239 in 2008.

As of June 2010, the state's unemployment rate was 7.9% (seasonally adjusted)

In quarter four of 2011, the largest employers in Wisconsin were:

  1. Wal-Mart;
  2. University of Wisconsin–Madison;
  3. Milwaukee Public Schools;
  4. U.S. Postal Service;
  5. Wisconsin Department of Corrections;
  6. Menards;
  7. Marshfield Clinic;
  8. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs;
  9. Target Corporation; and
  10. City of Milwaukee.

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