Jobs, pay and daily life in Stevens Point, 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.
Stevens Point is a city in Wisconsin with 25,785 residents. The median household earns $58,031 a year and the median rent is $890 a month, which is 18.4% of the median household income. The nearest metropolitan area with BLS wage data is Wausau, WI (69,530 jobs), about 25 miles away; this place is probably not part of it, so its pay tables are a reference only.
How Stevens Point compares. Among the 80 largest places in Wisconsin, Stevens Point is #31 by population, #4 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #73 for household income (#1 = highest), #71 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Portage County, is #18 of 72 counties for average pay ($56,889).
Stevens Point has 25,785 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of Wisconsin. It covers 17 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,490 people per square mile. The median age is 28.4, 29% younger than the state median (28.4 against 40.2).
The median gross rent is $890 a month (rent plus utilities), 18% below the state median ($890 against $1,087). Over a year that is 18.4% 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 $195,400, which is 3.4 times the median household income ($58,031); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 51.1% of households own their home, 25% below the state average (51.1% against 67.8%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
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%. 70.9% 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, 67.2% drive alone, 0.5% use public transit, 8.6% walk, 12.5% work from home. 6.0% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 41% below the state average (6.0% against 10.2%).
37.9% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14% above the state share (37.9% against 33.4%). 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States, 44% below the state share (2.9% against 5.2%). The poverty rate is 16.6%, 57% above the state rate (16.6% 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: Plover (4 miles, rent 22% higher); Wisconsin Rapids (16 miles, similar rent); Weston (25 miles, rent 15% higher); Wausau (31 miles, rent 13% higher). Rent differences are against Stevens Point; 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 25 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 | 23.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 12.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 7.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 3.9% |
| Other services | 3.8% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Public administration | 2.8% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.4% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Stevens Point 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 | 67.2% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 8.6% |
| Work from home | 12.5% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 6.0% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,031 |
| Income per person | $32,762 |
| Median gross rent per month | $890 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 18.4% |
| Median home value | $195,400 |
| Homeowners | 51.1% |
| Poverty rate | 16.6% |
| 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 | 28.4 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 37.9% |
| Born abroad | 2.9% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 70.9% |
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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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plover | WI | 4 mi | 13,884 | $88,042 | $1,089 |
| Wisconsin Rapids | WI | 16 mi | 18,722 | $55,253 | $888 |
| Weston | WI | 25 mi | 15,749 | $78,207 | $1,024 |
| Wausau | WI | 31 mi | 39,996 | $64,389 | $1,010 |
| Marshfield | WI | 32 mi | 18,700 | $58,407 | $842 |
| Fox Crossing | WI | 57 mi | 19,131 | $79,187 | $1,009 |
| Neenah | WI | 58 mi | 27,336 | $75,374 | $1,006 |
| Menasha | WI | 60 mi | 18,273 | $64,698 | $903 |
| Appleton | WI | 60 mi | 75,023 | $80,483 | $1,030 |
| Oshkosh | WI | 60 mi | 66,729 | $62,188 | $935 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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25,785 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$890 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 18.4% of the median household income.
$58,031 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
2.8% (BLS county, Portage County (latest month 2026M09)).
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