Built on Steel, Powered by Innovation
From the birthplace of American steel to global robotics leadership, Pennsylvania combines industrial heritage with cutting-edge technology. With 560,000+ manufacturing workers producing $100+ billion annually, the Keystone State builds tomorrow while honoring yesterday.
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Discover Why Pennsylvania Manufacturing Leads
$116+
Billion in Annual Manufacturing Output
570k+
Manufacturing Jobs
Top 10
U.S. Manufacturing State
12k+
Manufacturing Establishments
Real Careers. Real Skills. Real Impact.
Career Pathways in Pennsylvania Manufacturing
Steel & Advanced Materials
Technicians and quality specialists keep medicines safe and effective, earning $50K–$90K.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Technicians and quality specialists keep medicines safe and effective, earning $50K–$90K.
Robotics & Automation
Robotics and automation experts build the smart machines of industry, earning $55K–$120K+.
Advanced Manufacturing
CNC and additive manufacturing specialists create next-gen products, earning $50K–$85K.
Why Manufacturers Choose Pennsylvania
East Coast Access
Strategic location between New York, DC, and Midwest markets
Strategic location between New York, DC, and Midwest markets
Research Universities
Carnegie Mellon, Penn State, University of Pittsburgh drive innovation
Carnegie Mellon, Penn State, University of Pittsburgh drive innovation
Workforce Expertise
Generations of manufacturing knowledge combined with cutting-edge skills
Generations of manufacturing knowledge combined with cutting-edge skills
Innovation Ecosystem
ARM Institute, Manufacturing Futures Institute, tech accelerators.
ARM Institute, Manufacturing Futures Institute, tech accelerators.
