Wisconsin is an Auto State
127.3K Jobs
Powered by Wisconsin’s Auto Industry
Automaker Facilities
Built in Wisconsin
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM Financial -- Milwaukee Branch Office | General Motors Company | Brookfield | Wisconsin | Offices & Training Centers |
| Customer Care & Aftersales -- Parts Distribution Center -- Hudson | General Motors Company | Hudson | Wisconsin | Logistics |
| Milwaukee Parts Distribution Center | Stellantis NV | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | Logistics |
| Parts Distribution Center Wisconsin | Volkswagen Group | Pleasant Prairie | Wisconsin | Logistics |
| Twin Cities High Velocity Center | Ford Motor Company | Menomonie | Wisconsin | Logistics |
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Tax Revenue Generation
$1.15B
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
5%
of total state tax revenue
$722.30M
Federal income taxes
$1.90B
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
$545.74M
New vehicle sales taxes
$131.70M
Parts & services sales tax
$95.92M
Corporate profits taxes
$319.26M
Used vehicle sales taxes
Source: Multi-industry contribution analysis of the economic impact of automotive manufacturing, selling, repairing, renting, and additional maintenance modeled using IMPLAN economic analysis data software, 2023 data year.
Activity at Ports
Wisconsin’s Auto Trade Footprint
Wisconsin ports moved $10.8K in automotive trade in 2024 alone. Past-decade totals reach $246.41M.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$10.8K
Vehicles & parts entering WI ports
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Vehicles & parts shipped from WI ports
Past Decade Totals
$244.83M
Vehicles & parts entering WI ports
$1.58M
Vehicles & parts shipped from WI ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Wisconsin ports of entry, 2024.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Wisconsin’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Wisconsin, 2024.
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95
Employees
Stellantis NV
Milwaukee Parts Distribution Center
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37
Employees
Volkswagen Group
Parts Distribution Center Wisconsin
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22
Employees
Ford Motor Company
Twin Cities High Velocity Center
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