Southeast Wisconsin accounts for almost half of the state's total
payroll, with Waukesha County providing the largest percentage. Despite
the County's strong payroll position, however, Muskego businesses
comprise only 2% ($218 million) of the County's $9 billion base.
Muskego's current local economy is hindered by its lack of employment
opportunities. Muskego's employment competitors include Wauwatosa,
Waukesha, New Berlin, and Brookfield.
Workforce
- Four out of every ten Muskego employees (40%) work in one of the
following three industries: non-durable manufacturing, health services,
and retail trade.
- 44% blue collar and 55% white collar.
- The City's population is predominately engaged in the
following specific occupations: administrative support and clerical,
production labor, professional specialty, and executive and managerial.
- One out of every two new jobs created during the 1990s was
the result of small to medium-sized business (under 100 employees).
Economic development efforts targeted at both smaller firms and new
ventures are an important tool for Muskego to use in diversifying and
broadening its economic base.
Commuting
- Local residents working in finance, insurance, and real estate
industries generally commute outside Muskego to their job locations. An
opportunity exists in Muskego to capture these individuals by offering
employers local space to match their employment needs.
- Over half of Muskego's residents are employed in the
manufacturing and service industries and generally commute outside the
community.
- Workers who don't live in Muskego are commuting in for employment in: retail, construction, and wholesale trade.
- The proportion of payroll dollars attributable to the
construction industry is nearly twice the rate of the county, region,
and state. The number of employees in this industry suggests that these
businesses bring employees into Muskego from neighboring communities.
Efforts should be made to support these businesses because of their
ability to bring outside dollars into Muskego.
Growth Expectations
- The growth rate for Muskego residents working in the manufacturing,
service, and wholesale trade industries is expected to be among the
region's leading cities.
- Muskego is projected to be among the top four cities in
southeastern Wisconsin in recruiting executives, managers,
salespersons, and clerical workers.
- Based on projected growth in each occupational category over
the next five years, Muskego ranks as one of the strongest centers of
growth in the region.
- Muskego is expected to be exceptionally strong in attracting executives and managers, salespeople, and clerical workers.