Careers in Kenosha, WI
What working and living here is really like
Top industries in Kenosha, WI
The industries that shape Kenosha, WI's employment landscape — by total jobs or local specialization.
Sectors where Kenosha punches above its weight. A 2× means twice the national share of jobs in that sector, adjusted for metro size.
Earning potential
Salaries here run about 3.9% below national averages — but that doesn't account for what your dollar actually buys.
Job market over time
Current unemployment tells you one thing. The trend over a decade tells you something more useful about resilience and trajectory.
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Metros with a similar profile
Other metro areas that share key characteristics with Kenosha, WI.
Metros where the same industries punch above their weight
State laws that affect your career
From taxes to worker protections — the policies that shape your take-home pay and flexibility.
Leisure & hospitality employment
Employment in recreation and hospitality sectors — a proxy for what's popular here.
Climate
Weather patterns that shape daily life and outdoor time.
Starting a business here
New business filings per worker — a measure of economic dynamism and how often people go out on their own.
Common questions about working in Kenosha, WI
How much do people make in Kenosha, WI?
Median pay across all occupations in Kenosha, WI is about $48K, roughly 3.9% below the typical U.S. metro (BLS OEWS).
How many jobs are there in Kenosha, WI?
The Kenosha, WI metro area has roughly 74,050 jobs across all occupations (BLS OEWS).
What are the biggest industries in Kenosha, WI?
By employment, the largest industries in Kenosha, WI are Warehousing & Distribution, Local Government Services, and Apparel & Textile Wholesale.
What is the unemployment rate in Kenosha, WI?
Unemployment in Kenosha, WI is about 2.6% as of Dec 2023 (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics).
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