Summary of Findings

The total value of shipments and receipts for the 167 establishments
classified in mineral industries in Wisconsin was $322.7 million in 1992
compared to $209.3 million in 1987. Value added by mining amounted to
$251.2 million in 1992, and payroll in mining amounted to $79.2 million.

All dollar figures included in this report are shown in current dollars for
the years specified and have not been adjusted for inflation.

Mineral industries employment in Wisconsin was 2.3 thousand in 1992.  This
is an increase of 28 percent from 1987. The nonmetallic minerals, except
fuels, industry led all other mineral industries in the State, accounting
for most of the State's mineral industries employment.