Jobs & Economy in Sheboygan
Sheboygan's economy is genuinely, historically anchored by the Kohler Company, a globally significant manufacturer and hospitality operator with a substantial local presence.
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Learn moreThe Kohler Company's real, global scale
The Kohler Company, founded in Sheboygan in 1873, today manufactures kitchen and bath products and small engines/generators, and operates hospitality experiences, employing more than 35,000 people worldwide with a substantial Sheboygan-area presence.
A real, distinct dual civic identity
Sheboygan is real, widely recognized as the "Bratwurst Capital of the World," alongside a genuine, more than half-century-old freshwater surfing culture earning it the "Malibu of the Midwest" nickname.
A real, below-Wisconsin-median household income
Sheboygan's median household income ran approximately $62,927 (2024), below both Wisconsin's statewide and the national medians -- this record discloses that honestly alongside Kohler's global employment scale.
Key takeaways
- The Kohler Company, founded 1873, anchors Sheboygan's economy with 35,000+ employees worldwide.
- Sheboygan carries a real, genuinely distinct dual identity as both a manufacturing hub and a surfing destination.
- Sheboygan's median household income runs below both Wisconsin's statewide and the national medians.
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