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!
Maine chemistry...
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At $432M, is the 10th largest manufacturing industry in the state
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Is the 45th largest chemistry producing state
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Provides 584 direct jobs and another 687 related jobs
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Pays $39M in wages
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Has an average wage of $66,534, 2.00% higher than the average manufacturing wage in Maine
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Generates $22M in state & local taxes, and $5M in federal taxes
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Ships $49M in products to customers around the world
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Generates an additional 2,296 jobs in plastics & rubber products
