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!

New Jersey chemistry...

  • At $15.48B, is the 1st largest manufacturing industry in the state
  • Provides 2,630 direct jobs in District 9
  • Pays $274M in wages in District 9
  • Has an average wage of $104,143, 17% higher than the average manufacturing wage in New Jersey
  • Generates $84M in state & local taxes, and $82M in federal taxes in District 9
  • Invests $391M across New Jersey to build & update equipment and facilities
  • Ships $8.39B in products to customers around the world
  • Generates an additional 2,860 jobs in plastics & rubber products in District 9