33131/Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
57K
employees, 2023
57K
employees, 2023
In 2023, 431 US Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing business locations employed 57,358 people and paid $4.4 billion in annual payroll, $76,177 per employee on average. Employment was down 1.5% from 2022. Kentucky had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
431
-2.5% vs 2022
Employees
57,358
-1.5% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$4.4B
+3.3% vs 2022
Average pay
$76,177
+4.8% vs 2022
Over the years
United States, 2017 to 2023
Employees
Paid employees in mid-March
Business locations
Places with paid employees
By state
Employees of Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing in each state, 2023
Employees by state
States with the most employees
Employees and the share of all the state's jobs
| State | Business locations | Employees | Average pay | Share of state jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 29 | 6,529 | $87,436 | 0.38% |
| Indiana | 36 | 4,697 | $80,100 | 0.16% |
| Ohio | 37 | 4,560 | $57,206 | 0.09% |
| Texas | 29 | 3,565 | $64,464 | 0.03% |
| Michigan | 27 | 3,260 | $51,998 | 0.08% |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | 3,071 | $80,378 | 0.05% |
| Tennessee | 16 | 3,043 | $83,251 | 0.10% |
| Georgia | 15 | 2,761 | $66,489 | 0.06% |
| Iowa | 5 | 2,456 | $95,076 | 0.17% |
| Alabama | 11 | 2,450* | $76,895 | 0.13% |
| New York | 11 | 2,211* | $108,369 | 0.03% |
| California | 36 | 1,966 | $73,307 | 0.01% |
| Illinois | 22 | 1,755 | $84,144 | 0.03% |
| West Virginia | 6 | 1,639 | $85,569 | 0.30% |
| Wisconsin | 7 | 1,520* | $50,188 | 0.06% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 31.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3 | 2,150* | $100,690 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | 12 | 1,936 | $49,576 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 9 | 1,688 | $54,145 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 8 | 1,659 | $66,800 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | 3 | 1,557* | $85,265 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 18 | 1,377* | $103,805 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 8 | 1,196 | $78,819 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 9 | 1,110* | $73,549 |
| Henderson, KY | 4 | 1,071 | $91,197 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | 5 | 989 | $89,406 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 4 | 835 | $64,944 |
| Ludington, MI | 3 | 819* | $39,786 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 9 | 788 | $70,920 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 18 | 767 | $70,198 |
| Columbus, OH | 3 | 716* | $51,975 |
Business size
US Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 61 | 14.2% |
| 5 to 9 | 39 | 9.0% |
| 10 to 19 | 28 | 6.5% |
| 20 to 49 | 61 | 14.2% |
| 50 to 99 | 87 | 20.2% |
| 100 to 249 | 96 | 22.3% |
| 250 to 499 | 34 | 7.9% |
| 500 to 999 | 17 | 3.9% |
| 1,000 or more | 8 | 1.9% |
Related industries
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing and the 4 industries directly below it
Part of Manufacturing 31-33Primary Metal Manufacturing 331Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing 3313
| Code | Industry | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 331318 | Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding | 30,004 | $60,736 |
| 331315 | Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing | 18,025 | $97,588 |
| 331314 | Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum | 5,746 | $78,209 |
| 331313 | Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production | 3,583 | $94,509 |
Questions and answers
How many people work in Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing in the US?
57,358 people worked at 431 US Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing business locations in 2023, down 1.5% from 2022. That is 0.04% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing?
$76,177 a year per employee in 2023, from $4.4 billion in annual payroll (up 4.8% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing jobs?
Kentucky had the most, with 6,529 employees in 2023, followed by Indiana (4,697) and Ohio (4,560).
Which metro areas have the most Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing jobs?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL (2,150), Youngstown-Warren, OH (1,936), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (1,688) had the most Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing employees in 2023.
Are most Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing businesses small?
29.7% of the 431 Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 25 had 500 or more.
Official US government statistics, published once a year. Business locations are places with paid employees; employees are counted in mid-March; payroll covers the whole year. Covers most private employers, not the self-employed, most government workers or farm workers on farms. * Less accurate: changed by 5% or more to protect privacy. Changes from the year before are shown only when both years use the same edition of the industry codes.