Presentations & Reports

Labor Supply Projections for Wisconsin 2020-2040

Wisconsin, like many states, is going through an unprecedented demographic change as the baby boomers retire. This analysis illustrates the extent of this demographic shift and its impact on the workforce and economy. By quantifying the shortage in the workforce supply, this report will highlight the importance of this issue and help plan for Wisconsin's future. This report forecasts the jobs capacity in the state for demographics such as age, gender, and education attainment for 2020-2040. Contact Dennis Winters, Jaspreet Kaur, or Franklin Otis with questions regarding the report. Labor Supply Projections 2020-2040 (pdf)

WI Registered Nurse Supply and Demand Forecast Results 2022-2040

This report provides context for the last Wisconsin Registered Nurse Supply and Demand Forecast Results. A strong nursing workforce is essential for providing quality care. However, Wisconsin faces a shortage of registered nurses, and demand for registered nurses is projected to grow as demographic pressures intensify. There is no singular solution to these healthcare workforce challenges. Solutions may include extra emphasis on retaining existing nurses, advancing solutions that make it possible for nurses to care for more patients, and supporting community health to reduce the number of patients. Contact Maria Casal, PhD, or Tom Walsh with questions regarding the report. Registered Nurse Supply and Demand Forecasts 2022-2040 (pdf)

Wisconsin Statewide and Regional Economic Analysis Report

An overview of the economic picture of 2023-24 for the State as a whole and the workforce development regions. Contact Scott Hodek, OEA Section Chief with questions regarding the report. 2024 WI State and Regional Economic Analysis (pdf)

Wisconsin Recovery Report 2023-2025

This summary provides context for the Wisconsin short-term projections 2023 to 2025 second quarter. Maria Casal, PhD, OEA Projections or Nicholas Hill OEA Projectionist with questions regarding the report. Wisconsin Recovery Report 2023-2025 PDF

2023 Ideas Forum

At the 5th WITS Ideas Forum held October 18, 2023 in Wauwatosa, we shared the latest data and analysis to inform economic and workforce development strategies, including: the state of local economies; workforce needs; higher education completion rates; barriers to employment; career pathways dashboards; and future labor supply and demand projections. View the PDF presentations and contact us with any questions.
State Update PDF | Local Update PDF | Programs PDF | Suppy & Demand PDF

Understanding Wisconsin's Job Outlook 2020-2030

This summary highlights the main findings for the Wisconsin long-term projections 2020 to 2030. Long-term projections are produced every two years. The projections are constructed using a methodology that combines econometric models, state economic variables, national projections, and analytical judgment. Contact Maria Casal, PhD, OEA Projections with questions regarding the report. Understanding Wisconsin's Job Outlook 2020-2030 PDF

Wisconsin Economy & Workforce 2020

An overview of the economic story of 2020 and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Contact Scott Hodek, OEA Section Chief with questions regarding the report.
Wisconsin Economy & Workforce 2020 PDF

Workforce & Economic Outlook

Using Data for Site Selection can help answer the question "Why should our business locate or expand here?" Contact Scott Hodek, OEA Section Chief with questions regarding the presentation. Using Data for Site Selection PDF

Examining Job Automation in Wisconsin's Workforce

A discussion about potential changes to the current labor market resulting from automation. Contact Ryan Long, Labor Market Economist with questions regarding the presentation. Examining Job Automation in Wisconsin's Workforce PDF

Releases

Press Releases

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announce the latest national, state, and local employment and unemployment rates and analysis.

Current National Release | Current State Release | Current Local Release

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Publications

2023 Wisconsin County Profiles

The County Workforce Profiles provide snapshots of the labor market for every Wisconsin county. Each profile includes analysis of population and population change, industry employment, occupational patterns within industries, labor force dynamics, and employment projections.

This year's profiles address barriers to employment. These include:

  • transportation
  • housing
  • childcare
  • broadband access

Select a Profile from the dropdown list and then Go

County Profile Downloads

links to MyLMI at https://acc.jobcenterofwisconsin.com/LMI/MyLMI.aspx

Additional Information

County Profiles for prior years are available on the Wisconsin Digital Archive website.

Hot Jobs

Occupations projected to grow faster than the state average, currently pay wages above the state median wage, and have the most projected openings.

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Interested in more projection information? Visit Projections to look at occupations and industry data.

Wisconsin Nurses Survey

Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses complete a survey at each biennial license renewal. The results from these surveys are used to provide extensive reports to the state legislature and to periodically produce long-term supply and demand forecasts.

Visit the Nurse Survey Review page for a detailed summary of the latest survey or download the reports below.

The information on this site is updated regularly. The same search run at another time may produce different results.

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