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!
Florida chemistry...
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At $11.02B, is the 3rd largest manufacturing industry in the state
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Provides 16,444 direct jobs and another 22,864 related jobs
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Pays $1.47B in wages
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Has an average wage of $89,479, 15% higher than the average manufacturing wage in Florida
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Generates $134M in state & local taxes, and $351M in federal taxes
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Invests $233M across Florida to build & update equipment and facilities
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Ships $6.09B in products to customers around the world
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Generates an additional 14,624 jobs in plastics & rubber products
