331313/Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
3,583
employees, 2023
3,583
employees, 2023
In 2023, 32 US Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production business locations employed 3,583 people and paid $338.6 million in annual payroll, $94,509 per employee on average. Employment was down 14.6% from 2022. Louisiana had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
32
-5.9% vs 2022
Employees
3,583
-14.6% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$338.6M
-5.4% vs 2022
Average pay
$94,509
+10.8% 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 Refining and Primary Aluminum Production 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 4 | 717* | $103,799 | 0.04% |
| Ohio | 4 | 112 | $66,027 | 0.00% |
| Illinois | 3 | 51* | $34,098 | 0.00% |
| Texas | 3 | 22* | $73,136 | 0.00% |
| California | 3 | 18 | $38,833 | 0.00% |
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 3 | 128* | $120,883 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 3 | 51* | $31,157 |
Business size
US Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 11 | 40.7% |
| 5 to 9 | 6 | 22.2% |
| 10 to 19 | Not published | - |
| 20 to 49 | 3 | 11.1% |
| 50 to 99 | 3 | 11.1% |
| 100 to 249 | Not published | - |
| 250 to 499 | Not published | - |
| 500 to 999 | 4 | 14.8% |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Manufacturing 31-33Primary Metal Manufacturing 331Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing 3313Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing 33131
Questions and answers
How many people work in Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production in the US?
3,583 people worked at 32 US Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production business locations in 2023, down 14.6% from 2022. That is 0.00% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production?
$94,509 a year per employee in 2023, from $338.6 million in annual payroll (up 10.8% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production jobs?
Louisiana had the most, with 717 employees in 2023, followed by Ohio (112) and Illinois (51).
Which metro areas have the most Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production jobs?
Baton Rouge, LA (128), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (51) had the most Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production employees in 2023.
Are most Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production businesses small?
63.0% of the 27 Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 4 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.