336112/Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
137K
employees, 2023
137K
employees, 2023
In 2023, 64 US Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing business locations employed 137,052 people and paid $13.8 billion in annual payroll, $100,951 per employee on average. Employment was down 1.8% from 2022. Michigan had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
64
-29.7% vs 2022
Employees
137,052
-1.8% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$13.8B
+18.8% vs 2022
Average pay
$100,951
+21.1% 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 Light Truck and Utility Vehicle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | 34,771 | $102,722 | 0.86% |
| Alabama | 4 | 15,783 | $104,179 | 0.87% |
| Illinois | 4 | 15,452 | $132,920 | 0.27% |
| South Carolina | 4 | 13,279* | $87,423 | 0.64% |
| Indiana | 5 | 11,900 | $88,138 | 0.41% |
| Ohio | 6 | 11,259 | $97,260 | 0.22% |
| Missouri | 4 | 11,255 | $97,083 | 0.43% |
| Texas | 3 | 8,820 | $88,494 | 0.07% |
| California | 8 | 44 | $55,159 | 0.00% |
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 8 | 27,749 | $105,245 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 3 | 5,413* | $86,636 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 5 | 26* | $66,269 |
Business size
US Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 18 | 29.5% |
| 5 to 9 | 4 | 6.6% |
| 10 to 19 | 4 | 6.6% |
| 20 to 49 | Not published | - |
| 50 to 99 | 3 | 4.9% |
| 100 to 249 | Not published | - |
| 250 to 499 | Not published | - |
| 500 to 999 | 3 | 4.9% |
| 1,000 or more | 29 | 47.5% |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Manufacturing 31-33Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 336Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 3361Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 33611
Questions and answers
How many people work in Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing in the US?
137,052 people worked at 64 US Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing business locations in 2023, down 1.8% from 2022. That is 0.10% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing?
$100,951 a year per employee in 2023, from $13.8 billion in annual payroll (up 21.1% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing jobs?
Michigan had the most, with 34,771 employees in 2023, followed by Alabama (15,783) and Illinois (15,452).
Which metro areas have the most Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing jobs?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (27,749), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (5,413), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (26) had the most Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing employees in 2023.
Are most Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing businesses small?
42.6% of the 61 Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 32 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.