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It gained 900 jobs in July 2026. Those figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ state and local employment report, which tracks monthly job changes. Job numbers can swing month to month as local economies expand or contract, but over the past five years the Madison, WI Metro Area has averaged about 415 new jobs per month. These figures are often revised in later months as more complete data rolls in.

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month to month change in number of jobs (July 2026)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Madison, WI area job growth of 900 in July 2026 swung from a loss of 1,200 jobs in June 2026.

During the latest five-year period (August 2021 to July 2026), the Madison, WI area gained jobs in 41 out of 60 months. July 2026 had the 17th-highest job growth during this period. The highest gains during this period occurred in September 2023 (+3,300) while job growth was weakest in October 2025 (-2,400).

Monthly change in nonfarm employment in the Madison, WI area

How has the Madison, WI area's job growth changed over time?

In 2025, the Madison, WI area has lost an average of 167 jobs every month. That's lower than the 2024 average monthly increase of 342, and the lowest since 2020. The 2025 average ranks as third-worst in job growth since 2007.

When excluding the two pandemic-affected years of 2020 and 2021, job growth ranged from a loss of 458 every month in 2009 to a gain of 917 every month in 2015.

Average monthly change in the number of jobs in the Madison, WI area, seasonally adjusted

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USAFacts standardizes data, in areas such as time and demographics, to make it easier to understand and compare.

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USAFacts endeavors to share the most up-to-date information available. We sourced the data on this page directly from government agencies; however, the intervals at which agencies publish updated data vary.

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin football team (2-1) opens Big Ten play against No. 13 Penn State (3-0) on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. CT. The Badgers’ 22nd all-time meeting with the Nittany Lions will be available to stream on Peacock.

Last Saturday, Wisconsin earned a dominant 54-10 victory over Eastern Michigan (1-3) at Camp Randall Stadium. With the win, Wisconsin has outscored opponents 90-19 through two games at home this season. The Badgers saw success in all aspects of the game, including two rushing touchdowns, three passing touchdowns, a fumble recovery for a touchdown, and a blocked field goal return.

The Nittany Lions are currently ranked No. 13 in the AP Poll after an undefeated non-conference slate in which they outscored opponents 127-22. Penn State most recently defeated Buffalo 55-13 at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19.

WR Tyrell Henry had a record-breaking performance on Saturday. The fifth-year wideout hauled in a school-record 14 receptions for 160 yards against Eastern Michigan. Henry also secured a 13-yard touchdown, his first of the season.

QB Colton Joseph had a historic day of his own, tallying a program-record 302 first-half passing yards. Joseph ended the day with 408 total yards and four touchdowns, including his first rushing score of the season. The senior will look to build off this performance in his first Big Ten game.

The Badgers’ defense was on display against Eastern Michigan, recovering a fumble for a touchdown and picking off EMU’s Noah Kim twice. LB Mason Posa grabbed his first career interception, and Wisconsin’s first takeaway of the season in the second quarter. S Matt Jung picked off Kim on the following drive. LB Cooper Catalano opened the second half with a 10-yard scoop-and-score after OLB Sebastian Cheeks forced an Eagles fumble.

Saturday’s matchup marks the first conference game of the season for both teams. The last time Wisconsin played Penn State was at Camp Randall on Oct. 26 2024, a game the Nittany Lions won 28-13. The Badgers are 9-12 in the series overall, and 3-5 when playing in State College. The last time they won at Penn State was Oct. 4, 2003.

Senior WR Chris Brooks Jr. has made a name for himself throughout September, logging 168 receiving yards in the first three games of the season and scoring touchdowns in back-to-back games against Western Illinois and Eastern Michigan. But for Brooks, this season’s success isn’t just about an impressive highlight reel; it’s about recognizing the sacrifice and dedication that came before it.

“Last week against Western Illinois I got the first of my touchdowns, so to come back and get my second in just as many weeks, it’s really cool,” says Brooks. “It’s a testimony to all the work that I put in and I’m just happy that opportunity came, and I made the most of it.”

He credits his dad for always pushing him, and ultimately getting him to this point.

“My dad definitely is my role model,” he says. “He shows me that life is going to throw a lot of things at you but it’s about how you respond to them. It’s about having humility to grow and learn from them, and always work toward being better.”

A former NFL player, Brooks Sr. has also had an impact on the way his son sees the game. Brooks’ standout blocking has been key to his success as a receiver, and says it’s his dad who helped him to hone the skill.

“He’s a big reason why I view blocking the way I do,” says Brooks. “He always told me that you gotta be explosive in a multitude of ways, and you don’t get the ball if you don’t block. It’s about what you are doing when you aren’t getting the ball, and that is something that I take very seriously.”

It’s a selfless sentiment that illustrates Brooks’ broader perspective about what it means to represent Wisconsin.

“Being a Badger means a lot of things to me,” he says. “It’s doing the hard things without necessarily looking for the rewards. It’s about being gritty and working as hard as you can without the recognition.”

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Thousands of people packed two downtown Madison blocks on Saturday for the fourth annual Cheese Fair Off the Square, an event hosted by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

The fair brought together 18 local dairy makers offering samples of hundreds of artisan cheeses, ice creams and specialty milks.

New addition draws crowds

This year’s new addition was a free Born To Dairy Milk Bar, pouring five Wisconsin-only flavors: Bananas Foster, Forever Red (Red Velvet), Crème de la Cow (Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée), MooMaw’s Famous Pumpkin Pie and Maple Pecan Moo.

The Milk Bar also gave visitors a chance to meet farmers featured as Wisconsin Originals in the Born to Dairy campaign and collect trading cards featuring the farmers.

Organizers said the event is about more than taste-testing.

“And really, what we want is for people to again, remember how important dairy is to the state, and how important the dairy farmers are. They’re really hardworking; we got 5,000 dairy farm families that really need your support,” said Chad Vincent, CEO of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Vendors build relationships with visitors

The 18 companies were featured at the fair. For makers, the crowd offered a chance to share their craft and build relationships with families who return year after year.

“It’s been exciting. I mean, every year we educate more people, and then the following year, people come to us and say, ‘oh yeah, I remember you from last year,” said Lonnie Holthaus, owner of Milkhaus Dairy. “I just love hearing the stories and talking to people.”

Food trucks, a DJ and live entertainment were also part of the two-block celebration.

Organizers said the fair will return next year with more local farm families and artisan flavors.

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