Manufacturing employment in the United States is projected to remain largely flat from 2024 to 2034, with 12.8 million workers in 2024 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While overall numbers are stable, about half of the 43 detailed manufacturing industries are expected to see job growth. The fastest‑growing sector is other electrical equipment and component manufacturing, which includes battery production, and is projected to add the most jobs—about 48,400—over the decade. Food and beverage manufacturing accounts for six of the top ten growth industries. Median annual wages for manufacturing workers in 2024 were $51,670, higher than the $49,500 median for all workers. The BLS projects nearly 1 million production‑occupation openings each year, mainly to replace retirees or workers who change occupations. Industrial machinery mechanics are expected to add 41,200 jobs, while miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators will have the most annual openings, averaging 550,000.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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