Manufacturing as a Share of GDP by State
Key Takeaways
- Manufacturing contributes the most to the economy in Indiana, where it makes up 26% of GDP.
- In Wyoming and D.C., the sector has the smallest impact.
Tariffs are on the rise, a move by the U.S. intended to curb imports and boost American-made goods. But much of America’s economy is built on manufacturing today?
In this Markets in a Minute graphic produced in partnership with Terzo, we break down manufacturing as a share of GDP by state.
Made in America: A State-by-State View
Nationally, 10% of U.S. GDP comes from manufacturing. However, the proportion of economic output created by the sector varies considerably by state.
| State/Geographic Area | Manufacturing as % of GDP |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 26% |
| Louisiana | 18% |
| Iowa | 17% |
| Wisconsin | 16% |
| Michigan | 16% |
| Kentucky | 16% |
| Alabama | 16% |
| Ohio | 15% |
| Mississippi | 15% |
| Arkansas | 14% |
| Kansas | 14% |
| South Carolina | 13% |
| Tennessee | 13% |
| North Carolina | 13% |
| Illinois | 12% |
| Oregon | 12% |
| Minnesota | 12% |
| Nebraska | 12% |
| Missouri | 12% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| Texas | 11% |
| Pennsylvania | 11% |
| Utah | 10% |
| California | 10% |
| Georgia | 10% |
| Idaho | 9% |
| Maine | 9% |
| New Hampshire | 8% |
| Arizona | 8% |
| West Virginia | 8% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| Washington | 8% |
| Oklahoma | 8% |
| Vermont | 8% |
| North Dakota | 8% |
| South Dakota | 8% |
| Delaware | 7% |
| Virginia | 7% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| Montana | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Nevada | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| New Mexico | 4% |
| Alaska | 3% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| District of Columbia | 0% |
| Wyoming | 0% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Data for the 2024 calendar year.
Wyoming and D.C. both have 0% of their GDP derived from the domestic production of goods. As the capital, D.C.’s economic output comes primarily from the federal government. Meanwhile, Wyoming is a resource-heavy economy with coal mining and oil & gas extraction being the main contributors to GDP.
At the other end of the scale, Indiana creates just over a quarter of its economic value in manufacturing. The state manufactures a wide variety of items from steel and automotive products to machinery and food.
Indiana has a long history in the sector given its location within 800 miles of most of America’s biggest consumer and industrial markets and considerable interstate highway infrastructure. On top of this, the government supports domestic production through programs like the Manufacturing Readiness Grants that fund capital investments in smart technologies.
Hot Spots for Manufacturing
The highest proportions of manufacturing are clustered in the Midwest and South, with the sector creating a high number of jobs in these states. The Midwest has historically been a production heartland with longstanding companies like General Motors and Ford based in Michigan.
However, the South has received a surge in investment in recent years. The interest is thanks to large plots of available land, cheap energy, and a large labor pool due to migration and worker training.
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