Made in Maryland

Maryland’s rich 150-year manufacturing tradition encompasses a wide variety of industries, ranging from steel and shipbuilding, to seasonings and clothing.  Major manufacturers include Northrop Grumman, Mack Truck, Lockheed Martin, and McCormick & Co.

Manufacturing is a catalyst for economic growth. According to the Maryland Advisory Commission on Manufacturing Competitiveness, Maryland manufacturers employ 168,000 Marylanders -- 7.2 percent of all private-sector workers (2001 data). In Maryland, every $2 million in sales of manufactured product supports 10 manufacturing jobs and 13 additional jobs in other sectors such as service, construction and agriculture. Manufacturing jobs also pay well; manufacturing jobs, on average paid an annual average salary of $47,136, 30% higher than the $36,097 average salary paid by the remaining private sectors in the State. Manufacturing generated $8 billion in wages. Directly and indirectly, the industry contributed $536 million in state and local taxes.

To view a list of Maryland Chamber member manufacturing companies, click here.