Madison, Wis.
Share of jobs in strong industries: 44.8%
Number of workers: 131,165
Metro area unemployment rate: 3.6%
Agriculture jobs: 0.47%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical jobs (legal, accounting etc.): 8.10%
Education jobs: 17.32%
Health-care jobs: 12.39%
Public Administration (Government) jobs: 6.60%
Madison, the Wisconsin state capital, is dependent on two strong employers: the University of Wisconsin at Madison and the state government. The city's economy has remained strong despite the economic downturn. Many of the city's other employees are involved in biotech and the medical fields: two industries that will likely bear up well in a recession.
