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!

Michigan chemistry...

  • At $11.43B, is the 6th largest manufacturing industry in the state
  • Provides 1,470 direct jobs in District 3
  • Pays $140M in wages in District 3
  • Has an average wage of $94,851, 32% higher than the average manufacturing wage in Michigan
  • Generates $16M in state & local taxes, and $24M in federal taxes in District 3
  • Invests $405M across Michigan to build & update equipment and facilities
  • Ships $3.88B in products to customers around the world
  • Generates an additional 4,770 jobs in plastics & rubber products in District 3