Manufacturing in the United States
Contribution to the economy. Accounted for 10.1% of U.S. GDP in the first quarter of 2024.
People employed by more than 244,000 manufacturers in the U.S.
Average annual earnings in manufacturing as of June 2024.
Average annual earnings in manufacturing as of June 2024.
Percentage of manufacturing firms with fewer than 20 employees.
New manufacturing positions expected by 2034.
Percentage of manufacturing workers eligible for health insurance benefits in 2023.
Manufacturing sector’s share of all private-sector R&D in the U.S.
Per-employee cost of federal regulations for manufacturers.
Value of manufactured goods exported by the U.S. in 2023.