33592/Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
24K
employees, 2023
24K
employees, 2023
In 2023, 342 US Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing business locations employed 24,261 people and paid $1.8 billion in annual payroll, $72,391 per employee on average. Employment was up 3.7% from 2022. Georgia had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
342
+4.3% vs 2022
Employees
24,261
+3.7% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$1.8B
+13.3% vs 2022
Average pay
$72,391
+9.3% 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 Communication and Energy Wire and Cable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 12 | 2,853* | $59,116 | 0.06% |
| South Carolina | 7 | 2,331 | $79,523 | 0.11% |
| California | 62 | 2,124 | $64,645 | 0.01% |
| New Hampshire | 11 | 1,974 | $86,902 | 0.31% |
| North Carolina | 12 | 1,873* | $77,065 | 0.04% |
| New York | 24 | 1,190 | $64,414 | 0.01% |
| Texas | 19 | 1,153 | $60,532 | 0.01% |
| Florida | 35 | 1,103 | $50,366 | 0.01% |
| Connecticut | 18 | 1,083 | $83,175 | 0.07% |
| Indiana | 4 | 1,072 | $104,585 | 0.04% |
| Massachusetts | 16 | 1,011 | $83,697 | 0.03% |
| Illinois | 12 | 930* | $76,905 | 0.02% |
| Virginia | 11 | 841 | $79,146 | 0.02% |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | 703 | $74,222 | 0.01% |
| Wisconsin | 6 | 508* | $55,722 | 0.02% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 24.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 7 | 2,485* | $58,859 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 7 | 1,326 | $92,461 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 10 | 1,088* | $74,320 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 4 | 1,086* | $69,626 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 25 | 822 | $78,367 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 7 | 588 | $90,039 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | 5 | 586 | $85,667 |
| Worcester, MA | 10 | 584 | $81,988 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 12 | 582 | $63,079 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 3 | 554* | $43,773 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | 6 | 501 | $63,160 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 10 | 417 | $61,981 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 16 | 376 | $68,237 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 7 | 343 | $46,321 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 5 | 302* | $87,762 |
Business size
US Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 95 | 27.9% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 10.3% |
| 10 to 19 | 40 | 11.7% |
| 20 to 49 | 60 | 17.6% |
| 50 to 99 | 47 | 13.8% |
| 100 to 249 | 42 | 12.3% |
| 250 to 499 | 14 | 4.1% |
| 500 to 999 | 8 | 2.3% |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing and the 2 industries directly below it
Part of Manufacturing 31-33Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing 335Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing 3359
| Code | Industry | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 335929 | Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing | 15,936 | $73,164 |
| 335921 | Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing | 8,325 | $70,911 |
Questions and answers
How many people work in Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing in the US?
24,261 people worked at 342 US Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing business locations in 2023, up 3.7% from 2022. That is 0.02% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing?
$72,391 a year per employee in 2023, from $1.8 billion in annual payroll (up 9.3% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing jobs?
Georgia had the most, with 2,853 employees in 2023, followed by South Carolina (2,331) and California (2,124).
Which metro areas have the most Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing jobs?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (2,485), Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (1,326), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (1,088) had the most Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing employees in 2023.
Are most Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing businesses small?
49.9% of the 341 Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 8 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.