212325/Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
2,417
employees, 2023
2,417
employees, 2023
In 2023, 86 US Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining business locations employed 2,417 people and paid $192.5 million in annual payroll, $79,628 per employee on average. Employment was up 7.3% from 2022. Georgia had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
86
-4.4% vs 2022
Employees
2,417
+7.3% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$192.5M
+20.9% vs 2022
Average pay
$79,628
+12.7% 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 Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 5 | 460 | $69,722 | 0.01% |
| North Carolina | 3 | 419* | $107,041 | 0.01% |
| Wyoming | 16 | 390 | $82,933 | 0.18% |
| Nevada | 3 | 167 | $98,928 | 0.01% |
| Mississippi | 3 | 144* | $72,674 | 0.02% |
| Virginia | 9 | 133 | $59,459 | 0.00% |
| California | 6 | 101 | $72,832 | 0.00% |
| Texas | 10 | 93 | $53,183 | 0.00% |
| Alabama | 5 | 78* | $68,333 | 0.00% |
| Missouri | 5 | 73 | $60,753 | 0.00% |
| Ohio | 3 | 30 | $51,567 | 0.00% |
| Idaho | 3 | 9* | $78,667 | 0.00% |
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump, NV | 3 | 167 | $98,928 |
| Richmond, VA | 3 | 60* | $55,467 |
| Casper, WY | 4 | 39* | $96,179 |
Business size
US Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 24 | 28.2% |
| 5 to 9 | 17 | 20.0% |
| 10 to 19 | 11 | 12.9% |
| 20 to 49 | 23 | 27.1% |
| 50 to 99 | 6 | 7.1% |
| 100 to 249 | 4 | 4.7% |
| 250 to 499 | Not published | - |
| 500 to 999 | Not published | - |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 21Mining (except Oil and Gas) 212Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying 2123Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying 21232
Questions and answers
How many people work in Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining in the US?
2,417 people worked at 86 US Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining business locations in 2023, up 7.3% from 2022. That is 0.00% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining?
$79,628 a year per employee in 2023, from $192.5 million in annual payroll (up 12.7% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining jobs?
Georgia had the most, with 460 employees in 2023, followed by North Carolina (419) and Wyoming (390).
Which metro areas have the most Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining jobs?
Pahrump, NV (167), Richmond, VA (60), Casper, WY (39) had the most Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining employees in 2023.
Are most Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining businesses small?
61.2% of the 85 Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 0 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.