The Scale of U.S. Manufacturing

Jobs in Manufacturing

Manufacturing adds over $3 trillion to the U.S. economy each year — fueling growth, exports, and technological progress nationwide.

Contribution to U.S. GDP

Manufacturing adds over $3 trillion to the U.S. economy each year — fueling growth, exports, and technological progress nationwide.

of U.S. Exports are Manufactured Goods

From machinery to aerospace, American-made products dominate global trade — showing the world what U.S. innovation can achieve.

of Firms are Small Manufacturers

Small and mid-sized manufacturers form the heart of American industry — creating jobs, advancing communities, and keeping production local.

Key Economic Indicators

Metric
Latest Value
Year
Change (YoY)
Manufacturing Jobs
$13.2 Million
2025
Manufacturing GDP
$3 Trillion
2025
Average Annual Wage
$78,000
2025
Export Share
75%
2025
Description
Employed in Industry (2024)
% of Total Jobs in Industry (2024)
Median Hourly Earnings
Production Occupations
222,107
52.0%
$19.00
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
53,121
12.4%
$18.82
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
31,265
7.3%
$19.47
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
25,189
5.9%
$24.75
Management Occupations
21,587
5.1%
$54.03
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
20,940
4.9%
$36.44
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
16,192
3.8%
$40.52
Workforce & Jobs

Building America’s Workforce

From welders and engineers to robotics technicians and logistics specialists — manufacturing careers span a wide range of high-skill, high-demand roles.

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