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!
Nevada chemistry...
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At $1.18B, is the 7th largest manufacturing industry in the state
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Is the 40th largest chemistry producing state
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Provides 1,600 direct jobs and another 1,622 related jobs
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Pays $113M in wages
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Generates $16M in state & local taxes, and $41M in federal taxes
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Invests $24M across Nevada to build & update equipment and facilities
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Ships $317M in products to customers around the world
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Generates an additional 4,147 jobs in plastics & rubber products
