From Brew Town to Boom Town: Milwaukee’s Rise on LinkedIn’s 2025 List

When people think of Milwaukee, they think beer, maybe cheese curds, or even the Lake Michigan lakefront on a sunny summer day. But Milwaukee is quietly becoming one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing career hubs, recently landing at No. 5 on LinkedIn’s Cities on the Rise 2025 list. The ranking highlights mid-sized U.S. cities where hiring is accelerating and industries are expanding, and Milwaukee is checking all those boxes.

Manufacturing has always been in Milwaukee’s DNA, but the industry here has evolved. Companies like Rockwell Automation, Harley-Davidson, and GE Healthcare are leading the charge with advanced manufacturing, automation, and medical technology. They’re joined by a wave of mid-sized manufacturers producing everything from precision components to clean energy technology.

Healthcare and professional services are booming too. Powerhouses like Northwestern Mutual, Advocate Aurora Health, and the Medical College of Wisconsin are continuing to grow, adding stability and diversity to the job market. The result is a city with a healthy mix of industries, making it a strong place to build a career.

And Milwaukee isn’t just a great place to work, it’s also a great place to live. The metro area stretches from the bustling downtown and Historic Third Ward to quieter suburbs, giving residents plenty of choices for how they want to live. Average home prices remain competitive compared to larger metros, and salaries here can stretch further, meaning more room in the budget for both essentials and fun.

Speaking of fun… if you’re a sports fan, Milwaukee is hard to beat. The city is home to the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, fresh off years of playoff runs and an NBA championship in 2021. Then there are the Milwaukee Brewers, just a few minutes from downtown, who currently hold the best record in Major League Baseball. Can't forget the legendary Green Bay Packers, also a statewide obsession, with that stadium only a short drive away. Sports here are part of the culture, no doubt about it.

Pair all that with Milwaukee’s festivals (Summerfest alone draws hundreds of thousands), its thriving food and craft beer scene, and its easy access to Lake Michigan’s waterfront, and it’s not hard to see why more professionals are choosing to call the city home. So whether you’re an engineer, a healthcare professional, a project manager, or someone ready for a new chapter, Milwaukee proves that you don’t have to sacrifice quality of life for career growth. Here, you can have both!

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