33636/Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
75K
employees, 2023
75K
employees, 2023
In 2023, 437 US Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing business locations employed 74,754 people and paid $4.0 billion in annual payroll, $53,831 per employee on average. Employment was up 5.3% from 2022. Michigan had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
437
+0.7% vs 2022
Employees
74,754
+5.3% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$4.0B
+10.4% vs 2022
Average pay
$53,831
+4.9% 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 Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim 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 | 75 | 16,649 | $50,704 | 0.41% |
| Ohio | 38 | 7,869 | $50,006 | 0.15% |
| Alabama | 25 | 6,942 | $45,580 | 0.38% |
| Kentucky | 23 | 6,810 | $53,196 | 0.40% |
| Indiana | 28 | 6,793 | $52,724 | 0.23% |
| Texas | 23 | 5,135 | $62,013 | 0.04% |
| Tennessee | 25 | 4,117 | $54,596 | 0.14% |
| South Carolina | 7 | 2,604* | $39,337 | 0.13% |
| Illinois | 11 | 2,543 | $52,398 | 0.04% |
| Georgia | 16 | 2,378 | $57,043 | 0.05% |
| California | 43 | 2,123 | $61,822 | 0.01% |
| Missouri | 9 | 2,087 | $58,751 | 0.08% |
| North Carolina | 11 | 1,398 | $70,256 | 0.03% |
| Wisconsin | 8 | 1,204* | $55,548 | 0.05% |
| Mississippi | 8 | 1,200 | $44,994 | 0.13% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 28.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 49 | 10,671 | $52,724 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 10 | 3,217 | $50,309 |
| Spartanburg, SC | 4 | 2,593* | $39,276 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 8 | 2,559 | $54,652 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 10 | 2,480* | $47,398 |
| Toledo, OH | 7 | 2,148 | $47,821 |
| Columbus, OH | 7 | 2,143 | $55,376 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 8 | 2,091 | $66,312 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 13 | 1,945 | $58,750 |
| LaGrange, GA-AL | 5 | 1,809 | $58,183 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 5 | 1,751 | $87,858 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 6 | 1,582 | $51,360 |
| Birmingham, AL | 7 | 1,525 | $46,401 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 7 | 1,093* | $55,465 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 26 | 1,075 | $59,216 |
Business size
US Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 69 | 15.8% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 8.7% |
| 10 to 19 | 39 | 8.9% |
| 20 to 49 | 54 | 12.4% |
| 50 to 99 | 52 | 11.9% |
| 100 to 249 | 86 | 19.7% |
| 250 to 499 | 55 | 12.6% |
| 500 to 999 | 34 | 7.8% |
| 1,000 or more | 10 | 2.3% |
Related industries
Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing and the 1 industry directly below it
Part of Manufacturing 31-33Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 336Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing 3363
| Code | Industry | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 336360 | Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing | 74,754 | $53,831 |
Questions and answers
How many people work in Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing in the US?
74,754 people worked at 437 US Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing business locations in 2023, up 5.3% from 2022. That is 0.05% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing?
$53,831 a year per employee in 2023, from $4.0 billion in annual payroll (up 4.9% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing jobs?
Michigan had the most, with 16,649 employees in 2023, followed by Ohio (7,869) and Alabama (6,942).
Which metro areas have the most Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing jobs?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (10,671), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (3,217), Spartanburg, SC (2,593) had the most Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing employees in 2023.
Are most Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing businesses small?
33.4% of the 437 Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 44 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.