Manufacturing Is Booming in Western Wisconsin and You Can Be a Part of It

A group of young men working at a local manufacturing company.

If you're looking to take the next step in your career, explore new opportunities, or make a meaningful change, manufacturing in Western Wisconsin offers a path forward with real potential for growth, strong wages, and a deep sense of pride in your work.

From high-tech automation and precision fabrication, to assembly and quality control, manufacturing careers today are cleaner, safer, and more innovative than ever. These aren't the factory jobs of the past. They're careers that challenge you, reward you, and make a visible impact in the world.

Why Choose Manufacturing?

Earn More, Advance Faster

Manufacturing is a vertical career move. Whether you're just starting or looking to level up, jobs in this sector offer clear pathways to advancement, competitive salaries, and robust benefits. In Wisconsin the average annual earnings for a manufacturing employee is $89,736.

Pride in the Product

Every day, Western Wisconsin manufacturers create world-changing products that drive industries forward. When you work in manufacturing, you build a product and your future at the same time.

Opportunities for Everyone

Whether you're a recent graduate, a stay-at-home parent reentering the workforce, a part-time worker looking for full-time stability, or someone looking for a fresh start, there's a place for you in manufacturing.

Two factory workers at a local creamery in western Wisconsin.

Forget What You Thought You Knew About Manufacturing

Outdated stereotypes don't hold up anymore. Today's manufacturing environments are:

  • High-tech and high-skill
  • Clean, safe, and team-oriented
  • Supportive of ongoing learning and career development

Manufacturing today is driven by technology, powered by problem-solving, and built for people who want to grow.

We're Local. We're Here to Help.

The Manufacturing Alliance of Western Wisconsin, in partnership with WCWRPC, Wisconsin DWD, and Momentum West, are here to help you move forward. As local workforce experts, we offer guidance tailored to your unique goals and circumstances.

Do you need training? Are you facing barriers like transportation, housing, childcare, or a recent layoff? We can help. Through local support and access to federal funding, we'll connect you with the resources you need to succeed.

Ready to Get Started? 

We'll help you discover what's possible, and how to get there faster for your next career in manufacturing. Build your career. Build your future. Build something that matters.