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!

North Carolina chemistry...

  • At $19.19B, is the 3rd largest manufacturing industry in the state
  • Provides 470 direct jobs in District 5
  • Pays $40M in wages in District 5
  • Has an average wage of $84,278, 28% higher than the average manufacturing wage in North Carolina
  • Generates $8M in state & local taxes, and $13M in federal taxes in District 5
  • Invests $305M across North Carolina to build & update equipment and facilities
  • Ships $3.57B in products to customers around the world
  • Generates an additional 2,720 jobs in plastics & rubber products in District 5