Manufacturing
Manufacturing is a large employing industry. Around 5.9% of workers have their main job in this industry.
Manufacturing involves transforming materials, substances or components into new products like:
* food and beverages
* textiles, leather, clothing and footwear
* wood and paper products
* petroleum and coal products
* chemical, polymer and rubber products
* mineral and metal products
* machinery and equipment
* furniture and other products.
Median earnings are $1,654 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,741.