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Waukesha, WI is showing a strong future for job growth with an estimated increase of 26.52% over the coming years. This is higher than the national predicted growth of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Waukesha, WI is also slightly lower than the national average at 2.6%, indicating a healthy and growing job market in the area. With such encouraging signs, now may be an opportune time to consider Waukesha as a potential place to find employment or start a business.

The unemployment rate in Waukesha is 4.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Waukesha has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Waukesha is $71,733.
- The median home cost in Waukesha is $286,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Waukesha? Architecture, Engineering ($84,375)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($13,870)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($92,321)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($13,523)
- Average Income of Residents in Waukesha ($37,484) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Waukesha (4.3) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Waukesha. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Waukesha, Wisconsin that match your qualifications.

     JobsWaukesha, WisconsinUnited States
  $37,484$37,638
  $71,733$69,021
  4.36
  -4.5%-6.2%
  33.2%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationWaukesha, WisconsinUnited States
  Management$71,354$77,236
  Business, Financial$70,857$68,299
  Computer, Math$80,923$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$84,375$86,023
  Sciences$65,313$66,034
  Social Service$44,821$44,925
  Legal$74,028$88,013
  Education$40,899$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$46,156$43,591
  Health Practitioners$62,292$75,327
  Health Technicians$39,579$41,524
  Healthcare Support$19,600$25,441
  Fire Fighters$31,071$35,516
  Law Enforcement$77,750$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$15,719$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$13,870$23,378
  Personal Care$17,646$15,351
  Sales, Related$31,803$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$40,095$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$33,438$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$56,350$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$52,250$48,436
  Production$39,470$38,103
  Transportation$32,332$39,572
  Material Moving$26,793$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryWaukesha, WisconsinUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$34,688$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$60,398$44,287
  Manufacturing$57,444$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$55,238$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,388$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$36,962$43,256
  Utilities$92,321$77,546
  Information$49,940$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$66,573$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$42,311$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$58,734$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$55,083$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$40,068$30,687
  Educational Services$39,625$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$38,534$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$13,523$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$21,180$18,154
  Other Services$25,498$29,481
  Public Administration$64,662$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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I lived in waukesha for 37 years. It's home, it's where I grew up but it's a bit of a dump. They're trying hard to make it nice but its just not that great of a place to  More

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Over 11 years ago

I lived in Waukesha in 2006 while on a contract position for a precast design company. I found Waukesha to be a very enjoyable place to live. It is a very place to live  More

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Over 15 years ago

Waukesha is a small city, 65K population, with the amenities of a larger town. Its access to library, daily shopping, mainline restaurant fare and outside activity is  More

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