Economy & Jobs — Waukesha, Wisconsin
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $83,837 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$93,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,090 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 42,155 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17.8% |
| Retail | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 421 |
| Insurance Agencies | 313 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 304 |
| Fast Food | 300 |
| Dental Offices | 224 |
| Real Estate Offices | 206 |
| Law Offices | 156 |
| Commercial Banks | 154 |
| Beauty Salons | 148 |
| Auto Repair | 132 |
| Gas Stations | 114 |
| Chiropractors | 111 |
| Child Day Care | 100 |
| Accounting Firms | 97 |
| Fitness Centers | 91 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
