Jobs, pay and daily life in Plover, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Plover is a city in Wisconsin with 13,884 residents. The median household earns $88,042 a year and the median rent is $1,089 a month, which is 14.8% of the median household income. The nearest metropolitan area with BLS wage data is Wausau, WI (69,530 jobs), about 30 miles away; this place is probably not part of it, so its pay tables are a reference only.
How Plover compares. Among the 80 largest places in Wisconsin, Plover is #67 by population, #57 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #53 for remote work (#1 = most), #29 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Portage County, is #18 of 72 counties for average pay ($56,889).
Plover has 13,884 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.2% of the population of Wisconsin. It covers 11 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,305 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0, 10% younger than the state median (36.0 against 40.2).
The median gross rent is $1,089 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($1,089 against $1,087). Over a year that is 14.8% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $269,800, which is 3.1 times the median household income ($88,042); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 58.9% of households own their home, 13% below the state average (58.9% against 67.8%).
The nearest metropolitan area with wage data is Wausau, WI, metropolitan area has 69,530 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $48,790 a year, 4% below the national median ($48,790 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are production (11,040 jobs, median $48,330); office and administrative support (7,770 jobs, median $46,920); transportation and material moving (6,820 jobs, median $44,670). The area is most specialised in production (2.9 times) and transportation and material moving (1.1 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are production ($48,330) and office and administrative support ($46,920). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Portage County was 2.8%. 66.7% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Portage County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 78.1% drive alone, 0.1% use public transit, 0.3% walk, 11.2% work from home. 8.1% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 20% below the state average (8.1% against 10.2%).
42.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26% above the state share (42.2% against 33.4%). 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States, 5% below the state share (4.9% against 5.2%). The poverty rate is 9.2%, 12% below the state rate (9.2% against 10.6%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 70°F (21.3°C), and the coolest is Jan at 14°F (-10.1°C). About 892 mm (35 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jun is the wettest month (122 mm) and Jan the driest (29 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Stevens Point (4 miles, rent 18% lower); Wisconsin Rapids (15 miles, rent 18% lower); Weston (30 miles, rent 6% lower); Marshfield (34 miles, rent 23% lower). Rent differences are against Plover; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,110 | 3.35 | $45,670 | $37,560 | $56,110 | +2% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,840 | 1.40 | $43,460 | $31,810 | $55,850 | +8% |
| Registered Nurses | 1,830 | 1.21 | $89,190 | $77,380 | $115,210 | -9% |
| Cashiers | 1,660 | 1.20 | $30,480 | $22,840 | $36,650 | -7% |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,660 | 0.95 | $34,160 | $26,520 | $46,920 | -4% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,460 | 1.59 | $58,520 | $45,360 | $74,260 | -0% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,440 | 0.83 | $27,830 | $22,210 | $34,650 | -11% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,330 | 0.69 | $35,910 | $27,560 | $42,710 | +0% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,170 | 1.06 | $44,660 | $29,320 | $60,870 | -1% |
| Food Batchmakers | 1,090 | 13.94 | $48,560 | $37,320 | $57,510 | +15% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,020 | 0.80 | $36,440 | $28,300 | $44,800 | -2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,000 | 0.86 | $46,260 | $34,840 | $61,260 | +3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1,000 | 3.32 | $73,790 | $51,560 | $103,940 | -1% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 970 | 0.98 | $36,800 | $29,630 | $46,950 | -0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 970 | 1.76 | $64,100 | $39,580 | $120,160 | -11% |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 930 | 5.00 | $55,780 | $48,130 | $64,840 | +4% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 830 | 1.21 | $55,650 | $36,900 | $72,410 | +12% |
| General and Operations Managers | 810 | 0.52 | $107,550 | $59,110 | $215,780 | +2% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 790 | 1.94 | $39,670 | $28,550 | $48,620 | +4% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 720 | 0.71 | $29,060 | $16,800 | $60,420 | -18% |
These figures are for the nearest metropolitan area with wage data, Wausau, WI, about 30 miles away. They show what the regional labour market pays; they are not a measure of this city.
Median pay across all occupations: $48,790 (US $50,980); unemployment 2.5% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 20.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 17.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 7.7% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.3% |
| Other services | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 2.8% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.9% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Plover lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage County | 70,832 | $5,836 million | $82,397 | 33,088 | 1,939 | $56,889 | +0.3% | 2.8% | 39,252 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4,798 | 17.0% | $59,044 | 1.77 |
| Finance and insurance | 4,122 | 14.6% | $98,872 | 3.07 |
| Retail trade | 4,039 | 14.3% | $31,859 | 1.22 |
| Health care and social assistance | 3,238 | 11.5% | $60,062 | 0.68 |
| Accommodation and food services | 3,134 | 11.1% | $18,821 | 1.04 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1,849 | 6.6% | $57,530 | 1.32 |
| Professional and technical services | 1,338 | 4.8% | $86,498 | 0.58 |
| Construction | 1,251 | 4.4% | $67,160 | 0.72 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 1,245 | 4.4% | $37,001 | 1.25 |
| Wholesale trade | 1,029 | 3.7% | $83,483 | 0.79 |
| Administrative and waste services | 852 | 3.0% | $47,780 | 0.44 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 459 | 1.6% | $21,638 | 0.83 |
| Management of companies | 242 | 0.9% | $79,828 | 0.43 |
| Real estate and rental | 199 | 0.7% | $50,707 | 0.39 |
| Information | 183 | 0.6% | $57,839 | 0.30 |
| Utilities | 91 | 0.3% | $92,301 | 0.72 |
| Educational services | 88 | 0.3% | $18,388 | 0.13 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 11.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 8.1% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,042 |
| Income per person | $42,077 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,089 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 14.8% |
| Median home value | $269,800 |
| Homeowners | 58.9% |
| Poverty rate | 9.2% |
| Price level of the nearest metro area (US = 100) | 92.7 |
| Nearest metro median pay, all occupations | $48,790 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 7.65%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 42.2% |
| Born abroad | 4.9% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 66.7% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -10.1 | 14 | 29 |
| Feb | -8.8 | 16 | 34 |
| Mar | -1.1 | 30 | 54 |
| Apr | 5.9 | 43 | 86 |
| May | 12.8 | 55 | 108 |
| Jun | 18.4 | 65 | 122 |
| Jul | 21.3 | 70 | 91 |
| Aug | 20.0 | 68 | 96 |
| Sep | 15.8 | 60 | 93 |
| Oct | 7.9 | 46 | 82 |
| Nov | 0.8 | 33 | 50 |
| Dec | -6.5 | 20 | 47 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point | WI | 4 mi | 25,785 | $58,031 | $890 |
| Wisconsin Rapids | WI | 15 mi | 18,722 | $55,253 | $888 |
| Weston | WI | 30 mi | 15,749 | $78,207 | $1,024 |
| Marshfield | WI | 34 mi | 18,700 | $58,407 | $842 |
| Wausau | WI | 35 mi | 39,996 | $64,389 | $1,010 |
| Fox Crossing | WI | 55 mi | 19,131 | $79,187 | $1,009 |
| Neenah | WI | 56 mi | 27,336 | $75,374 | $1,006 |
| Oshkosh | WI | 57 mi | 66,729 | $62,188 | $935 |
| Menasha | WI | 58 mi | 18,273 | $64,698 | $903 |
| Appleton | WI | 58 mi | 75,023 | $80,483 | $1,030 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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13,884 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,089 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 14.8% of the median household income.
$88,042 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
2.8% (BLS county, Portage County (latest month 2026M09)).
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