32522/Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
14K
employees, 2023
14K
employees, 2023
In 2023, 129 US Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing business locations employed 13,925 people and paid $855.0 million in annual payroll, $61,402 per employee on average. Employment was down 4.4% from 2022. South Carolina had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
129
+5.7% vs 2022
Employees
13,925
-4.4% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$855.0M
+3.0% vs 2022
Average pay
$61,402
+7.7% 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 Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 20 | 3,557 | $65,943 | 0.17% |
| Alabama | 10 | 2,564 | $56,578 | 0.14% |
| Georgia | 15 | 2,310 | $51,787 | 0.05% |
| Virginia | 6 | 2,082* | $64,481 | 0.06% |
| North Carolina | 17 | 1,017 | $59,911 | 0.02% |
| Tennessee | 4 | 396* | $68,222 | 0.01% |
| Texas | 6 | 278 | $92,273 | 0.00% |
| Ohio | 3 | 206 | $47,257 | 0.00% |
| New York | 3 | 189* | $90,683 | 0.00% |
| Illinois | 6 | 154 | $43,175 | 0.00% |
| Michigan | 3 | 152* | $83,599 | 0.00% |
| Florida | 5 | 93* | $38,882 | 0.00% |
| California | 6 | 64* | $60,406 | 0.00% |
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 5 | 1,371* | $70,707 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 8 | 542 | $58,777 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 3 | 448 | $62,741 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | 3 | 291* | $62,110 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | 4 | 134 | $68,985 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 4 | 32* | $64,781 |
Business size
US Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 19 | 14.7% |
| 5 to 9 | 16 | 12.4% |
| 10 to 19 | 16 | 12.4% |
| 20 to 49 | 20 | 15.5% |
| 50 to 99 | 19 | 14.7% |
| 100 to 249 | 24 | 18.6% |
| 250 to 499 | 10 | 7.8% |
| 500 to 999 | 5 | 3.9% |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing and the 1 industry directly below it
Part of Manufacturing 31-33Chemical Manufacturing 325Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing 3252
| Code | Industry | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 325220 | Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing | 13,925 | $61,402 |
Questions and answers
How many people work in Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing in the US?
13,925 people worked at 129 US Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing business locations in 2023, down 4.4% from 2022. That is 0.01% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing?
$61,402 a year per employee in 2023, from $855.0 million in annual payroll (up 7.7% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing jobs?
South Carolina had the most, with 3,557 employees in 2023, followed by Alabama (2,564) and Georgia (2,310).
Which metro areas have the most Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing jobs?
Columbia, SC (1,371), Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (542), Chattanooga, TN-GA (448) had the most Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing employees in 2023.
Are most Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing businesses small?
39.5% of the 129 Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 5 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.