Cost of Living Index (PDF)
Wausau boasts a very favorable cost of living when compared with Chicago, IL, Cedar Rapids, IA and Rochester, MN, leading the way in grocery items, housing and health care.
Employers (PDF)
The Wausau area has a very balanced mix of employment opportunities, from manufacturing to service-related business.
Industries (PDF)
View the Wausau area’s top industries by share of local employment and by annual average wage.
Labor Force (PDF)
The Wausau-area labor force is a source of pride for the community. There is no doubt about it, the people of Wausau work. And they’ll work for your company. The area work force is well-educated, capable, and responsible – a shining example of the famed Midwestern work ethic. The labor/management climate is healthy, too. Relationships have been built on trust and co-operation that result in productivity and prosperity for all involved. The Wausau area has boasted unemployment rates below the state average and the national average historically over the past five years.
Population (PDF)
The greater Wausau area population is approaching 85,000. Of this number, approximately 40,000 people live within Wausau’s city limits. Wausau is located within Marathon County, the largest of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, boasting 1,584 square miles.
Wages (PDF)
Wages in the Central Wisconsin area are comparable, realistic, and competitive. The data in this file shows where the Wausau area stands on the wage scale. For more wage information, visit the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development site at http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/lmi/data.htm
Workers’ Compensation (PDF)
Locating your business in Wisconsin can provide significant savings on worker’s compensation premiums. Review the comparison of four Midwestern states. |
