Fresh Facts Spotlight the Power of Ohio Manufacturing

The OMA has updated its annual Ohio Manufacturing Counts publication for 2019-2020. Compiled using research from state and federal agencies, the document is a data-driven look at the significant impact manufacturing has on Ohio’s economy.

Containing more than 20 pages of facts and figures, showcased with tables and charts, the publication includes findings such as:

> Manufacturing is responsible for around 17% of Ohio’s Gross Domestic Product – $107.9 billion in 2017 – making Ohio’s manufacturing sector the nation’s third largest after California and Texas.

> As the largest industrial sector in the state, manufacturing provides more than 700,000 jobs for Ohio workers.

> Manufacturers in Ohio have an annual payroll of $40 billion, the highest total annual wages of any Ohio industry sector.

Future updates to the publication will be made as new data become available. 7/23/2019