Chemistry in the States
With nearly all manufactured goods being touched by the business of chemistry, our industry is important in some facet to every state in our country. The business of chemistry is a $639 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation’s economy. Supporting more than 25 percent of the U.S. GDP, chemistry is one of the nation’s largest manufacturing sectors, and the chemistry sector provides 555,000 skilled, good-paying jobs throughout the U.S.
Use our interactive map to see the positive impacts that chemistry has in your state!
Alabama chemistry...
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At $11.05B, is the 4th largest manufacturing industry in the state
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Is the 18th largest chemistry producing state
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Provides 10,404 direct jobs and another 12,985 related jobs
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Pays $1.00B in wages
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Has an average wage of $96,259, 44% higher than the average manufacturing wage in Alabama
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Generates $196M in state & local taxes, and $267M in federal taxes
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Invests $433M across Alabama to build & update equipment and facilities
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Ships $2.65B in products to customers around the world
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Generates an additional 17,899 jobs in plastics & rubber products
