115111/Cotton Ginning
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
1,955
employees, 2023
1,955
employees, 2023
In 2023, 190 US Cotton Ginning business locations employed 1,955 people and paid $133.0 million in annual payroll, $68,011 per employee on average. Employment was down 1.0% from 2022. Georgia had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
190
+2.2% vs 2022
Employees
1,955
-1.0% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$133.0M
+7.6% vs 2022
Average pay
$68,011
+8.7% 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 Cotton Ginning 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 | 39 | 608 | $64,183 | 0.01% |
| Texas | 46 | 339 | $63,563 | 0.00% |
| Arkansas | 17 | 228 | $84,158 | 0.02% |
| Alabama | 15 | 143 | $69,196 | 0.01% |
| North Carolina | 18 | 133 | $60,857 | 0.00% |
| Missouri | 9 | 86 | $94,360 | 0.00% |
| Mississippi | 6 | 69 | $76,072 | 0.01% |
| South Carolina | 7 | 69 | $40,681 | 0.00% |
| Virginia | 3 | 65 | $81,169 | 0.00% |
| Arizona | 3 | 56* | $34,982 | 0.00% |
| California | 5 | 39 | $81,256 | 0.00% |
| Kansas | 3 | 33 | $99,061 | 0.00% |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 27 | $62,963 | 0.00% |
| Louisiana | 6 | 25 | $70,280 | 0.00% |
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Cotton Ginning employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blytheville, AR | 4 | 131 | $70,908 |
| Lubbock, TX | 5 | 65* | $68,000 |
| Florence, SC | 3 | 59 | $39,881 |
| Albany, GA | 3 | 58 | $74,603 |
| Moultrie, GA | 3 | 58 | $78,052 |
| Kennett, MO | 4 | 49 | $84,633 |
| Dothan, AL | 4 | 48* | $84,042 |
| Plainview, TX | 7 | 48* | $81,479 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 5 | 35* | $118,086 |
| Visalia, CA | 4 | 33 | $71,576 |
Business size
US Cotton Ginning business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 65 | 34.6% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 28.2% |
| 10 to 19 | 46 | 24.5% |
| 20 to 49 | 24 | 12.8% |
| 50 to 99 | Not published | - |
| 100 to 249 | Not published | - |
| 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 11Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry 115Support Activities for Crop Production 1151Support Activities for Crop Production 11511
Questions and answers
How many people work in Cotton Ginning in the US?
1,955 people worked at 190 US Cotton Ginning business locations in 2023, down 1.0% from 2022. That is 0.00% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Cotton Ginning?
$68,011 a year per employee in 2023, from $133.0 million in annual payroll (up 8.7% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Cotton Ginning jobs?
Georgia had the most, with 608 employees in 2023, followed by Texas (339) and Arkansas (228).
Which metro areas have the most Cotton Ginning jobs?
Blytheville, AR (131), Lubbock, TX (65), Florence, SC (59) had the most Cotton Ginning employees in 2023.
Are most Cotton Ginning businesses small?
87.2% of the 188 Cotton Ginning 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.