Economy & Jobs — Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $101,138 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$107,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $56,055 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 26,254 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.3% |
| Professional | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 705 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 693 |
| Physician Offices | 597 |
| Child Day Care | 502 |
| Law Offices | 437 |
| Bars | 314 |
| Dental Offices | 311 |
| Insurance Agencies | 309 |
| Gas Stations | 292 |
| Real Estate Offices | 250 |
| Beauty Salons | 228 |
| Grocery Stores | 211 |
| Auto Repair | 200 |
| Commercial Banks | 196 |
| Coffee Shops | 164 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
