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!
Oregon chemistry...
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At $2.75B, is the 7th largest manufacturing industry in the state
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Provides 3,957 direct jobs and another 6,098 related jobs
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Pays $314M in wages
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Generates $75M in state & local taxes, and $70M in federal taxes
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Ships $1.28B in products to customers around the world
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Generates an additional 4,959 jobs in plastics & rubber products
