Madison added 54,000 jobs over past decade driven by tech sector


Madison added 54,000 jobs over past decade driven by tech sector
The Madison area has experienced strong job growth during the past decade, driven by gains in the technology sector, according to a new report. Between 2008 and 2018, Madison added 54,000 jobs overall, or about 16% growth, according to the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum. The report reflects a shift in Madison and across the state toward jobs with higher wages and underscores the effect Madison’s highly educated workforce has on attracting job growth... ...more

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The Madison area has experienced strong job growth during the past decade, driven by gains in the technology sector, according to a new report.

Between 2008 and 2018, Madison added 54,000 jobs overall, or about 16% growth, according to the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum.

The report reflects a shift in Madison and across the state toward jobs with higher wages and underscores the effect Madison’s highly educated workforce has on attracting job growth...

...more