Labor Market Statistics
Labor Market Statistics
Below is an analysis of the local, regional, and state labor market needs.
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Rock County's Largest Industries 2025
- Manufacturing
- Government
- Wholesale Trade
- Constrution
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Finance and Insurance
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
- Utilities
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Retail Trade
- Transportation and Warehousing
- Other Service (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Educational Services
- Information
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Rock County Job Growth
Top Growing Industries:
- Transportation and Warehousing 1,000+
- Construction 600+
- Manufacturing 500+
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 200+
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 100+
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 100+
- Utilities 50+
- Management of Companies and Enterprises 10+
2020-2030 Long Term Projections for Industry Growth
- Professional and Business Services 328,463
- Other Services (except Government) 154,250
- Financial Activities 156,232
- Government 170,713
- Construction 133,129
- Education and Health Services 697,547
- Leisure and Hospitality 283,992
- Manufacturing 482,173
- Self-Employed and Unpaid Family Workers; all jobs 166,492
- Trade; Transportation; and Utilities 560,145
Wisconsin Top 10 Hot Jobs
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers up 6.61
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General up 6.68
- Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts up 18.2
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers up 8.59
- General and Operations Managers up 7.91
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers up 13.63
- Management Analysts up 8.5
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialist up 18.08
- Human Resources Specialist up 7.96
- Electricians up 11.24
Labor market data suggests that Education & Training, Trade, Transportation, & Utility, and Manufacturing are the fastest-growing Career Clusters in our area.
- Youth Options
- Dual-Credit Options
- Participate in CTSOs
Work-Based Learning Opportunities:
- Youth Apprenticeships
- State-Certified Co-ops
- Internships
- Mentorships
- Job Shadows
- Industry Tours
Computer & Technology and Healthcare & Support are the fastest-growing clusters in WI.
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- Lost cost of living (17% below the national average)
- Affordable homes
- Low unemployment (5.1%)
Southwest Wisconsin Region Hottest Jobs Through 2032
| Occupational Group | Median Wage | Education | Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operational Managers | $116,682 | Bachelor's Degree | 105 |
| Food Service Managers | $41, 504 | High School | 43 |
| Occupational Group | Median Wage | Education | Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistician | $63,906 | Bachelor's Degree | 34 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $57,650 | Bachelor's Degree | 61 |
| Loan Officer | $68,933 | Bachelor's Degree | 72 |
| Occupational Group | Median Wage | Education | Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $92, 043 | Bachelor's Degree | 72 |
| Occupational Group | Median Wage | Education | Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,414 | Doctoral / Professional | 42 |
| Elementary School Teacher (except Special Education) | $65,313 | Bachelor's Degree | 122 |
| Middle School Teacher (except Special Education and Career Technical Education) | $63,649 | Bachelor's Degree | 57 |
| Secondary School Teachers (except Special Education and Career Technical Education) | $66,457 | Bachelor's Degree | 75 |
| Occupational Group | Median Wage | Education | Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaches and Scouts | $41,204 | Bachelor's Degree | 34 |
| Occupational Group | Median Wage | Education | Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $69,132 | High School | 54 |
| Occupational Group | Median Wage | Education | Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Representatives of Services (except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel) | $54,438 | High School | 58 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (Except Technical and Scientific Products) | $67,216 | High School | 187 |
| Occupational Group | Median Wage | Education | Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $72,858 | High School | 50 |
| Construction Laborers | $43,875 | No Formal Education | 145 |
| Operating Engineers and other Construction Equipment Operators | $60,203 | High School | 54 |
| Electricians | $84,643 | High School | 71 |
| Occupational Group | Median Wage | Education | Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $68,081 | High School | 43 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | $51,306 | High School | 39 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $58,332 | High School | 68 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers | $43,973 | High School | 153 |
| Occupational Group | Median Wage | Education | Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $65,641 | High School | 115 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $45,512 | High School | 129 |
| Occupational Group | Median Wage | Education | Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving, Workers, Exc Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $53,602 | High School | 60 |