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For over 100 years, manufacturing has been a critical part
of the Massachusetts economy. From the textile mills in
Lowell to the metal fabrication plants in Springfield, the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been a leader in
developing and delivering cutting-edge products.
Today, the manufacturing sector employs more than 244,000
workers at 6,900 companies, representing nearly 7 percent
of the state's workforce. As the sector has evolved, wages
have begun to reflect the increased demand for highly skilled
employees, with manufacturing workers earning $18,000
more each year than the average worker in Massachusetts.
Manufacturing is poised to drive economic growth across
the state in the coming decades. The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts is making investments to help students and
workers interested in manufacturing careers by providing
critical skills training and investments in cutting-edge
tools. The Commonwealth also helps small businesses stay
competitive by providing critical financing for equipment
purchases and facility expansion, spurring job growth.
MAmanufacturing.com offers students and employers
information including financing solutions, business support
and assistance, along with the latest manufacturing news
and events. The state-run site was developed in partnership
with the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative, a group
of manufacturers, business leaders, and public officials
committed to developing and promoting programs to boost
this critical sector.
$26B
In 2016, Massachusetts
exported $26 billion
in manufactured goods.
10.1%
Manufacturing's share
of the Commonwealth's
total economic output.
Massachusetts invests in the infrastructure, training programs, companies,
and people who are developing next century products.
Manufacturing in the Commonwealth
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