Centrally located and with direct access to major manufacturing facilities, Henderson supports parts manufacturing, injection molding, die casting, fabricated structures, metalworking, woodworking, mining, refining, chemical manufacturing and more. If it needs to be melted, molded, or manufactured, it can be made in Northwest Kentucky.
Our Manufacturing Companies
Tyson Foods | Gibbs Die Casting Corp. | Century Aluminum |
Pittsburg Tank & Tower | Audubon Metals | |
Dana Holding Corp. | Accuride Corp. | Scott Foam Technologies |
Azteca Milling | Service Tool & Plastics | Sonoco |
Shamrock Technologies | International Paper | Teknor Apex & Color |
Cresline Plastic Pipe Co., Inc. | Hercules Mfg. Co. | Timewell of Kentucky |
Taubensee Steel & Wire Co. | Nylene Kentucky | Hydro Aluminum Metals USA LLC |
AMG Aluminum | Preferred Tank and Tower | |
Pioneer Plastics Inc. | Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors | Budge Industries |
Eastern Alloys | Precision Cooling Towers | Bluegrass Fence Manufacturing |
DarCole Products Inc. | The Wood Mill |
Our Companies
Primary Aluminum Production
Than the US National Average
Dairy Product Mfg.
Than the US National Average
Die-Casting Foundries
Than the US National Average
Skills Training Pipeline

Henderson Community College
- Offers 3 Engineering Degree programs
- Annual average of 24 students graduating in the study area of Engineering
- Offers 2 Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Degree programs
- Annual average of 20 students graduating in the study area of Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Offers 1 Welding Degree program
- Annual average of about 7 students graduating in the study area of Welding

West Kentucky Community and Technical College
- Offers 6 Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Degree programs
- Annual average of 106 students graduating in the study area of Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Offers 5 Manufacturing Degree programs
- Annual Average of 220 students graduating in the study area of Manufacturing
- Offers 2 Welding Degree programs
- Annual average of about 155 students graduating in the study area of Welding
- Offers 3 Engineering Degree programs
- Annual average of 15 students graduating in the study area of Engineering

Ivy Tech Community College
- Offers 14 Manufacturing Degree programs
- Annual Average of 422 students graduating in the study area of Manufacturing
- Offers 2 Welding Degree programs
- Annual average of about 130 students graduating in the study area of Welding

Owensboro Community and Technical College
- Offers 5 Manufacturing Degree programs
- Annual average of 75 students graduating in the study area of Manufacturing
- Offers 2 Engineering Degree programs
- Annual average of 70 students graduating in the study area of Engineering

Brescia University
- Offers 1 Engineering Degree program
- Annual average of 7 students graduating in the study area of Engineering
Manufacturing Companies in our Laborshed
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- 21 All Other Plastics Product Mfg
- 16 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Mfg
- 12 Plastics Material and Resin Mfg
- 11 Fabricated Structural Metal Mfg
- 8 Ready-Mix Concrete Mfg
- 6 Other Animal Food Mfg
- 6 Plate Work Mfg
- 6 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
- 5 Wood Container and Pallet Mfg
- 5 Mining Machinery and Equipment Mfg
- 4 Farm Machinery and Equipment Mfg
- 4 Textile Bag and Canvas Mills
- 4 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry/Silverware), Allied Services
- 4 Other Industrial Machinery Mfg
- 4 Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Mfg
- 4 Other Concrete Product Mfg
- 4 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Mfg
- 4 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Mfg
- 3 Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Mfg
- 3 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Mfg
- 3 Concrete Block and Brick Mfg
- 3 All Other Miscellaneous Food Mfg
- 2 Metal Window and Door Mfg
- 2 All Other Miscellaneous Mfg
- 2 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Mfg
- 2 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Mfg
- 2 Motor and Generator Mfg
- 2 Radio/TV Broadcasting, Wireless Comm Equipment Mfg
- 2 Ophthalmic Goods Mfg
- 2 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
- 2 Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mfg
- 2 All Other Rubber Product Mfg
- 2 Iron and Steel Forging
- 2 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Mfg
- 2 Cut Stone and Stone Product Mfg
- 2 Ethyl Alcohol Mfg
- 2 Surface Active Agent Mfg
- 2 Other Paperboard Container Mfg
- 2 Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Mfg
- 2 Concrete Pipe Mfg
- 2 Other Millwork (including Flooring)
- 2 Tobacco Mfg
- 1 Wood Window and Door Mfg
- 1 Petroleum Refineries
- 1 Wood Office Furniture Mfg
- 1 Welding and Soldering Equipment Mfg
- 1 Small Arms Ammunition Mfg
- 1 Soft Drink Mfg
- 1 Sporting and Athletic Goods Mfg
- 1 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Mfg
- 1 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
- 1 Rolled Steel Shape Mfg
- 1 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Mfg
- 1 Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Mfg
- 1 Travel Trailer and Camper Mfg
- 1 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Mfg
- 1 Custom Roll Forming
- 1 Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Mfg
- 1 Electronic Computer Mfg
- 1 Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
- 1 Fluid Power Pump and Motor Mfg
- 1 Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Mfg
- 1 Cookie and Cracker Mfg
- 1 Aircraft Mfg
- 1 All Other Leather Good and Allied Product Mfg
- 1 Audio and Video Equipment Mfg
- 1 Broadwoven Fabric Mills
- 1 Cheese Mfg
- 1 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Mfg
- 1 Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Mfg
- 1 Nitrogenous Fertilizer Mfg
- 1 Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
- 1 Other Comm Equipment Mfg
- 1 Instruments, Related Products Mfg for Managing Process Variables
- 1 Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)
- 1 Vehicle Steering, Suspension Components (except Spring) Mfg
- 1 Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Mfg
- 1 Fan, Blower, Air Purification Equipment Mfg
- 1 Instrument Mfg for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- 1 Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Mfg from Purchased Steel
- 1 Machine Tool Mfg
- 1 Mineral Wool Mfg
- 1 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Mfg
- 19 Industrial Mold Mfg
- 15 Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Mfg
- 11 Dental Laboratories
- 9 Sign Mfg
- 8 Sheet Metal Work Mfg
- 6 Adhesive Mfg
- 6 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- 6 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Mfg
- 5 Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Mfg
- 5 Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Auto)
- 4 Glass Product Mfg Made of Purchased Glass
- 4 Sawmills
- 4 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Mfg
- 4 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Mfg
- 4 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Mfg
- 4 Perishable Prepared Food Mfg
- 4 Motor Vehicle Body Mfg
- 3 Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Mfg
- 3 Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
- 3 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Mfg
- 3 Confectionery Mfg from Purchased Chocolate
- 2 All Other Transportation Equipment Mfg
- 2 Truss Mfg
- 2 Rubber Product Mfg for Mechanical Use
- 2 Other Fabricated Wire Product Mfg
- 2 Polystyrene Foam Product Mfg
- 2 Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production
- 2 Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Mfg
- 2 Relay and Industrial Control Mfg
- 2 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Mfg
- 2 Prefabricated Wood Building Mfg
- 2 Steel Wire Drawing
- 2 Paint and Coating Mfg
- 2 Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
- 2 Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Mfg
- 2 Dog and Cat Food Mfg
- 2 AC/Heating Equipment, Refrigeration Equipment Mfg
- 2 Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
- 2 Other Metal Container Mfg
- 2 Soap and Other Detergent Mfg
- 2 Other Electronic Component Mfg
- 2 Pharmaceutical Preparation Mfg
- 1 Plastics Bottle Mfg
- 1 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
- 1 Printing Machinery and Equipment Mfg
- 1 Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Mfg
- 1 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Mfg
- 1 Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills
- 1 Rice Milling
- 1 Ship Building and Repairing
- 1 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
- 1 Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Mfg
- 1 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Mfg
- 1 Truck Trailer Mfg
- 1 Saw Blade and Handtool Mfg
- 1 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Mfg
- 1 Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Mfg from Purchased Flour
- 1 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Mfg
- 1 Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Mfg
- 1 Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Mfg
- 1 Folding Paperboard Box Mfg
- 1 Curtain and Linen Mills
- 1 Construction Machinery Mfg
- 1 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Mfg
- 1 Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Mfg
- 1 Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Mfg
- 1 Carpet and Rug Mills
- 1 Clay Building Material and Refractories Mfg
- 1 Gypsum Product Mfg
- 1 Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Mfg
- 1 Office Supplies (except Paper) Mfg
- 1 Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Mfg
- 1 Other Engine Equipment Mfg
- 1 Other Motor Vehicle Parts Mfg
- 1 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
- 1 Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Mfg
- 1 Ice Mfg
- 1 Industrial Gas Mfg
- 1 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Mfg
- 1 Jewelry and Silverware Mfg
- 1 Mattress Mfg
- 1 Motor Vehicle Brake System Mfg
- 21 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
- 19 Industrial Mold Manufacturing
- 16 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
- 15 Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing
- 12 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
- 11 Dental Laboratories
- 11 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
- 9 Sign Manufacturing
- 8 Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
- 8 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
- 6 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
- 6 Adhesive Manufacturing
- 6 Plate Work Manufacturing
- 6 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- 6 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
- 6 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
- 5 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
- 5 Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing
- 5 Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- 5 Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)
- 4 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- 4 Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass
- 4 Textile Bag and Canvas Mills
- 4 Sawmills
- 4 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
- 4 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
- 4 Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- 4 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- 4 Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
- 4 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- 4 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
- 4 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
- 4 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
- 4 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
- 4 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- 3 Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing
- 3 Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing
- 3 Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
- 3 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
- 3 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
- 3 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
- 3 Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
- 3 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
- 2 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- 2 Metal Window and Door Manufacturing
- 2 Truss Manufacturing
- 2 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- 2 Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use
- 2 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing
- 2 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
- 2 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
- 2 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
- 2 Motor and Generator Manufacturing
- 2 Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production
- 2 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- 2 Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing
- 2 Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing
- 2 Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing
- 2 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
- 2 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
- 2 Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing
- 2 Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing
- 2 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing
- 2 Steel Wire Drawing
- 2 Iron and Steel Forging
- 2 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
- 2 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- 2 Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
- 2 Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing
- 2 Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing
- 2 Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing
- 2 Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
- 2 Surface Active Agent Manufacturing
- 2 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
- 2 Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing
- 2 Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
- 2 Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
- 2 Other Metal Container Manufacturing
- 2 Concrete Pipe Manufacturing
- 2 Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
- 2 Other Millwork (including Flooring)
- 2 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- 2 Tobacco Manufacturing
- 2 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- 1 Wood Window and Door Manufacturing
- 1 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
- 1 Petroleum Refineries
- 1 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
- 1 Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing
- 1 Printing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- 1 Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
- 1 Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing
- 1 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
- 1 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- 1 Soft Drink Manufacturing
- 1 Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills
- 1 Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
- 1 Rice Milling
- 1 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
- 1 Ship Building and Repairing
- 1 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
- 1 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
- 1 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
- 1 Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
- 1 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing
- 1 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
- 1 Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing
- 1 Truck Trailer Manufacturing
- 1 Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing
- 1 Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing
- 1 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
- 1 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- 1 Custom Roll Forming
- 1 Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour
- 1 Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing
- 1 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- 1 Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- 1 Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing
- 1 Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
- 1 Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing
- 1 Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing
- 1 Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
- 1 Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing
- 1 Curtain and Linen Mills
- 1 Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
- 1 Construction Machinery Manufacturing
- 1 Aircraft Manufacturing
- 1 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
- 1 All Other Leather Good and Allied Product Manufacturing
- 1 Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing
- 1 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
- 1 Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing
- 1 Broadwoven Fabric Mills
- 1 Carpet and Rug Mills
- 1 Cheese Manufacturing
- 1 Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing
- 1 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing
- 1 Gypsum Product Manufacturing
- 1 Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing
- 1 Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing
- 1 Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing
- 1 Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing
- 1 Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
- 1 Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- 1 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- 1 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
- 1 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- 1 Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
- 1 Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)
- 1 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
- 1 Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing
- 1 Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing
- 1 Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- 1 Ice Manufacturing
- 1 Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing
- 1 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- 1 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- 1 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
- 1 Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
- 1 Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing
- 1 Machine Tool Manufacturing
- 1 Mattress Manufacturing
- 1 Mineral Wool Manufacturing
- 1 Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing
- 1 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
Manufacturing Companies vs US Average
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- 16,006% more Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production
- 2,531% more Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
- 1,844% more Flour Milling
- 1,444% more Adhesive Mfg
- 1,207% more Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Mfg
- 927% more Textile Bag and Canvas Mills
- 814% more All Other Plastics Product Mfg
- 784% more Tobacco Mfg
- 666% more Motor and Generator Mfg
- 608% more Ethyl Alcohol Mfg
- 575% more Industrial Mold Mfg
- 434% more Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Auto)
- 423% more Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Mfg
- 355% more All Other Miscellaneous Food Mfg
- 344% more Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
- 277% more Petroleum Refineries
- 261% more Other Metal Container Mfg
- 234% more Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Mfg
- 227% more Plastics Bottle Mfg
- 220% more Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Mfg
- 203% more Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Mfg
- 181% more Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Mfg
- 165% more Other Engine Equipment Mfg
- 143% more Iron and Steel Forging
- 140% more Industrial Gas Mfg
- 137% more Radio/TV Broadcasting, Wireless Comm Equipment Mfg
- 127% more Other Fabricated Wire Product Mfg
- 119% more Rolled Steel Shape Mfg
- 117% more Other Animal Food Mfg
- 96% more Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mfg
- 84% more All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Mfg
- 69% more Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
- 44% more Cut Stone and Stone Product Mfg
- 39% more Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Mfg
- 35% more Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Mfg
- 30% more Wood Container and Pallet Mfg
- 18% more Mineral Wool Mfg
- 15% more Custom Roll Forming
- 12% more Surface Active Agent Mfg
- 11% more Concrete Pipe Mfg
- 2% more Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry/Silverware), Allied Services
- 2,767% more Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Mfg
- 2,008% more Plastics Material and Resin Mfg
- 1,689% more Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
- 1,433% more Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
- 1,003% more Rice Milling
- 827% more Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Mfg
- 800% more Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
- 667% more Glass Product Mfg Made of Purchased Glass
- 615% more Rubber Product Mfg for Mechanical Use
- 589% more Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Mfg
- 526% more Mining Machinery and Equipment Mfg
- 428% more Perishable Prepared Food Mfg
- 380% more Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Mfg
- 351% more Steel Wire Drawing
- 277% more Motor Vehicle Body Mfg
- 274% more Other Paperboard Container Mfg
- 248% more Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Mfg
- 233% more Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
- 225% more Paint and Coating Mfg
- 208% more Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Mfg
- 193% more Concrete Block and Brick Mfg
- 173% more All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Mfg
- 161% more Other Industrial Machinery Mfg
- 142% more Wood Office Furniture Mfg
- 138% more Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Mfg
- 136% more Fabricated Structural Metal Mfg
- 121% more Pharmaceutical Preparation Mfg
- 119% more Other Electronic Component Mfg
- 101% more Vehicle Steering, Suspension Components (except Spring) Mfg
- 85% more Confectionery Mfg from Purchased Chocolate
- 78% more Cookie and Cracker Mfg
- 59% more Sign Mfg
- 44% more Printing Machinery and Equipment Mfg
- 38% more All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- 34% more Dog and Cat Food Mfg
- 26% more Ready-Mix Concrete Mfg
- 15% more Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
- 14% more Other Concrete Product Mfg
- 11% more Sheet Metal Work Mfg
- 3% more Ophthalmic Goods Mfg
- 16,006% more Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production
- 2,767% more Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing
- 2,531% more Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
- 2,008% more Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
- 1,844% more Flour Milling
- 1,689% more Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
- 1,444% more Adhesive Manufacturing
- 1,433% more Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
- 1,207% more Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing
- 1,003% more Rice Milling
- 927% more Textile Bag and Canvas Mills
- 827% more Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing
- 814% more All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
- 800% more Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
- 784% more Tobacco Manufacturing
- 667% more Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass
- 666% more Motor and Generator Manufacturing
- 615% more Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use
- 608% more Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing
- 589% more Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing
- 575% more Industrial Mold Manufacturing
- 526% more Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- 434% more Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)
- 428% more Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
- 423% more Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
- 380% more Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing
- 355% more All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
- 351% more Steel Wire Drawing
- 344% more Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
- 277% more Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
- 277% more Petroleum Refineries
- 274% more Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing
- 261% more Other Metal Container Manufacturing
- 248% more Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing
- 234% more Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing
- 233% more Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
- 227% more Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
- 225% more Paint and Coating Manufacturing
- 220% more Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing
- 208% more Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing
- 203% more Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
- 193% more Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
- 181% more Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing
- 173% more All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
- 165% more Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
- 161% more Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- 143% more Iron and Steel Forging
- 142% more Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing
- 140% more Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- 138% more Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
- 137% more Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- 136% more Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
- 127% more Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
- 121% more Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- 119% more Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
- 119% more Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- 117% more Other Animal Food Manufacturing
- 101% more Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing
- 96% more Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing
- 85% more Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
- 84% more All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- 78% more Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
- 69% more Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
- 59% more Sign Manufacturing
- 44% more Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing
- 44% more Printing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- 39% more Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
- 38% more All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- 35% more Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
- 34% more Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
- 30% more Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
- 26% more Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
- 18% more Mineral Wool Manufacturing
- 15% more Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
- 15% more Custom Roll Forming
- 14% more Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
- 12% more Surface Active Agent Manufacturing
- 11% more Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
- 11% more Concrete Pipe Manufacturing
- 3% more Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing
- 2% more Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Skilled Labor in our Laborshed
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- 4,984 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 2,617 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 1,746 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
- 1,577 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 1,149 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 941 Helpers- Production Workers
- 776 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 545 Production Workers, All Other
- 478 Industrial Engineers
- 477 Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 453 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 390 Paper Goods Machine Operators
- 357 Mechanical Engineers
- 334 Psychiatric Technicians
- 317 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 285 Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- 257 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
- 220 Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 179 Labor Relations Specialists
- 170 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 166 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
- 160 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- 159 Boilermakers
- 147 Insulation Workers, Mechanical
- 146 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
- 136 Occupational Therapy Assistants
- 127 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
- 119 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
- 117 Helpers- Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 112 Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
- 108 Gas Plant Operators
- 105 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- 102 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 100 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors
- 98 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
- 96 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
- 94 Helpers- Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, Tile/Marble Setters
- 85 Meter Readers, Utilities
- 83 Mine Shuttle Car Operators
- 72 Health/Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety and Inspectors
- 72 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- 67 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
- 64 Materials Engineers
- 62 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- 59 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- 55 Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 54 Rail Car Repairers
- 52 Mining Machine Operators, All Other
- 51 Mechanical Door Repairers
- 41 Forging Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 39 Extruding and Forming Machine Operators, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
- 35 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 32 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- 30 Continuous Mining Machine Operators
- 28 Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining
- 25 Farm and Home Management Advisors
- 21 Etchers and Engravers
- 18 Embalmers
- 16 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- 13 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
- 10 Patternmakers, Metal/Plastic
- 10 Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
- 10 Hoist and Winch Operators
- 10 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
- 3,359 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers
- 1,975 Molding/Coremaking/Casting Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 1,662 Electricians
- 1,343 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 1,119 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 920 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 717 Machinists
- 538 Mixing and Blending Machine Operators
- 477 Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 472 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
- 414 Industrial Production Managers
- 382 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- 341 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- 328 Tool and Die Makers
- 296 Slaughterers and Meat Packers
- 262 Chemical Technicians
- 239 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
- 183 Millwrights
- 175 Sheet Metal Workers
- 166 Electric/Electromech. Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, Finishers
- 163 Power Plant Operators
- 159 Multiple Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 153 Helpers- Electricians
- 146 Rolling Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 143 Roof Bolters, Mining
- 134 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
- 122 Helpers--Extraction Workers
- 118 Mechanical Drafters
- 114 Floral Designers
- 110 Crane and Tower Operators
- 107 Conveyor Operators and Tenders
- 104 Woodworking Machine Operators, Except Sawing
- 101 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
- 98 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
- 98 Power Distributors and Dispatchers
- 95 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal/Plastic
- 91 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 84 Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers
- 78 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
- 72 Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 68 Pourers and Casters, Metal
- 65 Food Scientists and Technologists
- 64 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators
- 61 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
- 56 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
- 55 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
- 52 Heat Treating Equipment Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 51 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
- 47 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
- 39 Bicycle Repairers
- 37 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
- 33 Milling and Planing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 31 Extraction Workers, All Other
- 28 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 26 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
- 25 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 20 Plant and System Operators, All Other
- 17 Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators
- 14 Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
- 12 Electro-Mechanical Technicians
- 10 Patternmakers, Wood
- 10 Agricultural Engineers
- 10 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
- 4,984 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 3,359 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers
- 2,617 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 1,975 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 1,746 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
- 1,662 Electricians
- 1,577 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 1,343 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 1,149 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 1,119 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 941 Helpers--Production Workers
- 920 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 776 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 717 Machinists
- 545 Production Workers, All Other
- 538 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 478 Industrial Engineers
- 477 Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 477 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 472 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
- 453 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 414 Industrial Production Managers
- 390 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 382 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- 357 Mechanical Engineers
- 341 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- 334 Psychiatric Technicians
- 328 Tool and Die Makers
- 317 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 296 Slaughterers and Meat Packers
- 285 Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- 262 Chemical Technicians
- 257 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 239 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 220 Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 183 Millwrights
- 179 Labor Relations Specialists
- 175 Sheet Metal Workers
- 170 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 166 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
- 166 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
- 163 Power Plant Operators
- 160 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- 159 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 159 Boilermakers
- 153 Helpers--Electricians
- 147 Insulation Workers, Mechanical
- 146 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 146 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
- 143 Roof Bolters, Mining
- 136 Occupational Therapy Assistants
- 134 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
- 127 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
- 122 Helpers--Extraction Workers
- 119 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
- 118 Mechanical Drafters
- 117 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 114 Floral Designers
- 112 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 110 Crane and Tower Operators
- 108 Gas Plant Operators
- 107 Conveyor Operators and Tenders
- 105 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- 104 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
- 102 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 101 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
- 100 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors
- 98 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
- 98 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 98 Power Distributors and Dispatchers
- 96 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
- 95 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
- 94 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
- 91 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 85 Meter Readers, Utilities
- 84 Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers
- 83 Mine Shuttle Car Operators
- 78 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
- 72 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- 72 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 72 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- 68 Pourers and Casters, Metal
- 67 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
- 65 Food Scientists and Technologists
- 64 Materials Engineers
- 64 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 62 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- 61 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
- 59 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- 56 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
- 55 Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 55 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
- 54 Rail Car Repairers
- 52 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 52 Mining Machine Operators, All Other
- 51 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
- 51 Mechanical Door Repairers
- 47 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
- 41 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 39 Bicycle Repairers
- 39 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
- 37 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
- 35 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 33 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 32 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- 31 Extraction Workers, All Other
- 30 Continuous Mining Machine Operators
- 28 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 28 Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining
- 26 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
- 25 Farm and Home Management Advisors
- 25 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 21 Etchers and Engravers
- 20 Plant and System Operators, All Other
- 18 Embalmers
- 17 Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators
- 16 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- 14 Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
- 13 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
- 12 Electro-Mechanical Technicians
- 10 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
- 10 Patternmakers, Wood
- 10 Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
- 10 Agricultural Engineers
- 10 Hoist and Winch Operators
- 10 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
- 10 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
Skilled Labor Vs US Average
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- 3,305% more Mine Shuttle Car Operators
- 1,130% more Mining Machine Operators, All Other
- 672% more Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining
- 556% more Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
- 453% more Power Distributors and Dispatchers
- 388% more Helpers--Extraction Workers
- 338% more Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 299% more Insulation Workers, Mechanical
- 293% more Extraction Workers, All Other
- 239% more Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 232% more Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
- 227% more Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
- 209% more Tool and Die Makers
- 191% more Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 190% more Paper Goods Machine Operators
- 178% more Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
- 167% more Food Scientists and Technologists
- 164% more Slaughterers and Meat Packers
- 162% more Helpers- Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, Tile/Marble Setters
- 161% more Conveyor Operators and Tenders
- 141% more Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
- 133% more Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- 132% more Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 127% more Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
- 125% more Occupational Therapy Assistants
- 118% more Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
- 113% more Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
- 103% more Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
- 89% more Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
- 87% more Patternmakers, Metal/Plastic
- 83% more Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- 80% more Health/Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety and Inspectors
- 79% more Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
- 78% more Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
- 77% more Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
- 76% more Meter Readers, Utilities
- 68% more Crane and Tower Operators
- 65% more Mechanical Door Repairers
- 64% more Helpers- Production Workers
- 63% more Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 62% more Farm and Home Management Advisors
- 58% more Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
- 55% more Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
- 54% more Hoist and Winch Operators
- 52% more Forging Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 48% more Rail Car Repairers
- 43% more Helpers- Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 42% more Extruding and Forming Machine Operators, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
- 41% more Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal/Plastic
- 37% more Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
- 36% more Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 33% more Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 26% more Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 25% more Industrial Engineers
- 23% more Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
- 22% more Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- 12% more Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- 8% more Plant and System Operators, All Other
- 2,744% more Roof Bolters, Mining
- 792% more Molding/Coremaking/Casting Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 590% more Boilermakers
- 529% more Pourers and Casters, Metal
- 420% more Gas Plant Operators
- 352% more Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 305% more Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 294% more Rolling Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 251% more Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
- 233% more Psychiatric Technicians
- 228% more Power Plant Operators
- 212% more Embalmers
- 197% more Millwrights
- 190% more Mixing and Blending Machine Operators
- 178% more Chemical Technicians
- 173% more Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 165% more Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 164% more Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors
- 162% more Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
- 152% more Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
- 135% more Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
- 133% more Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
- 128% more Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 125% more Agricultural Engineers
- 123% more Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators
- 114% more Bicycle Repairers
- 108% more Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
- 92% more Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- 88% more Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
- 83% more Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
- 82% more Heat Treating Equipment Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 79% more Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- 78% more Continuous Mining Machine Operators
- 78% more Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers
- 77% more First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 70% more Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
- 67% more Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 65% more Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 63% more Industrial Production Managers
- 63% more Electricians
- 59% more Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
- 57% more Materials Engineers
- 55% more Floral Designers
- 53% more Labor Relations Specialists
- 48% more Patternmakers, Wood
- 47% more Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- 42% more Etchers and Engravers
- 41% more Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 40% more Helpers- Electricians
- 37% more Production Workers, All Other
- 35% more Mechanical Drafters
- 30% more Machinists
- 26% more Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers
- 25% more Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 22% more Milling and Planing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 21% more Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 9% more Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators
- 3,305% more Mine Shuttle Car Operators
- 2,744% more Roof Bolters, Mining
- 1,130% more Mining Machine Operators, All Other
- 792% more Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 672% more Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining
- 590% more Boilermakers
- 556% more Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
- 529% more Pourers and Casters, Metal
- 453% more Power Distributors and Dispatchers
- 420% more Gas Plant Operators
- 388% more Helpers--Extraction Workers
- 352% more Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 338% more Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 305% more Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 299% more Insulation Workers, Mechanical
- 294% more Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 293% more Extraction Workers, All Other
- 251% more Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
- 239% more Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 233% more Psychiatric Technicians
- 232% more Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
- 228% more Power Plant Operators
- 227% more Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
- 212% more Embalmers
- 209% more Tool and Die Makers
- 197% more Millwrights
- 191% more Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 190% more Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 190% more Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 178% more Chemical Technicians
- 178% more Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
- 173% more Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 167% more Food Scientists and Technologists
- 165% more Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 164% more Slaughterers and Meat Packers
- 164% more Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors
- 162% more Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
- 162% more Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
- 161% more Conveyor Operators and Tenders
- 152% more Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
- 141% more Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
- 135% more Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 133% more Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- 133% more Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
- 132% more Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 128% more Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 127% more Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
- 125% more Agricultural Engineers
- 125% more Occupational Therapy Assistants
- 123% more Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators
- 118% more Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
- 114% more Bicycle Repairers
- 113% more Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 108% more Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
- 103% more Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
- 92% more Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- 89% more Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
- 88% more Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 87% more Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
- 83% more Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
- 83% more Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- 82% more Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 80% more Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- 79% more Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- 79% more Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
- 78% more Continuous Mining Machine Operators
- 78% more Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
- 78% more Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers
- 77% more Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
- 77% more First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 76% more Meter Readers, Utilities
- 70% more Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
- 68% more Crane and Tower Operators
- 67% more Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 65% more Mechanical Door Repairers
- 65% more Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 64% more Helpers--Production Workers
- 63% more Industrial Production Managers
- 63% more Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 63% more Electricians
- 62% more Farm and Home Management Advisors
- 59% more Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
- 58% more Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
- 57% more Materials Engineers
- 55% more Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
- 55% more Floral Designers
- 54% more Hoist and Winch Operators
- 53% more Labor Relations Specialists
- 52% more Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 48% more Patternmakers, Wood
- 48% more Rail Car Repairers
- 47% more Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- 43% more Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 42% more Etchers and Engravers
- 42% more Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
- 41% more Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 41% more Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
- 40% more Helpers--Electricians
- 37% more Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
- 37% more Production Workers, All Other
- 36% more Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 35% more Mechanical Drafters
- 33% more Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 30% more Machinists
- 26% more Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 26% more Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers
- 25% more Industrial Engineers
- 25% more Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 23% more Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 22% more Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 22% more Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- 21% more Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 12% more Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- 9% more Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 8% more Plant and System Operators, All Other
Growth Occupations
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- 82% Mechanical Door Repairers
- 55% Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
- 51% Occupational Therapy Assistants
- 48% Food Scientists and Technologists
- 39% Multiple Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 35% Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
- 30% Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
- 26% Rail Car Repairers
- 24% Etchers and Engravers
- 23% Industrial Engineers
- 22% Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 21% Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 20% Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- 18% Electricians
- 17% Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
- 16% Health/Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety and Inspectors
- 14% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 14% Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 12% Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- 9% Slaughterers and Meat Packers
- 8% Electric/Electromech. Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, Finishers
- 8% Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
- 7% First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 7% Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
- 6% Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- 4% Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 4% Chemical Technicians
- 3% Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers
- 3% Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 2% Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
- 1% Power Plant Operators
- 1% Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
- 72% Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 53% Millwrights
- 50% Bicycle Repairers
- 45% Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 37% Molding/Coremaking/Casting Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 34% Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 27% Power Distributors and Dispatchers
- 26% Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
- 24% Helpers- Electricians
- 22% Woodworking Machine Operators, Except Sawing
- 21% Gas Plant Operators
- 20% Insulation Workers, Mechanical
- 19% Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 17% Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- 16% Psychiatric Technicians
- 15% Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers
- 14% Materials Engineers
- 12% Mechanical Engineers
- 12% Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 8% Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal/Plastic
- 8% Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
- 7% Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- 7% Tool and Die Makers
- 6% Machinists
- 4% Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
- 4% Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 4% Mechanical Drafters
- 3% Extruding and Forming Machine Operators, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
- 2% Industrial Production Managers
- 2% Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
- 1% Production Workers, All Other
- 72% Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 53% Millwrights
- 50% Bicycle Repairers
- 45% Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 37% Molding/Coremaking/Casting Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 34% Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 27% Power Distributors and Dispatchers
- 26% Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
- 24% Helpers- Electricians
- 22% Woodworking Machine Operators, Except Sawing
- 21% Gas Plant Operators
- 20% Insulation Workers, Mechanical
- 19% Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 17% Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- 16% Psychiatric Technicians
- 15% Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers
- 14% Materials Engineers
- 12% Mechanical Engineers
- 12% Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 8% Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal/Plastic
- 8% Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
- 7% Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- 7% Tool and Die Makers
- 6% Machinists
- 4% Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
- 4% Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 4% Mechanical Drafters
- 3% Extruding and Forming Machine Operators, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
- 2% Industrial Production Managers
- 2% Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
- 1% Production Workers, All Other