332323/Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
41K
employees, 2023
41K
employees, 2023
In 2023, 2,827 US Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing business locations employed 41,236 people and paid $2.5 billion in annual payroll, $61,750 per employee on average. Employment was down 0.4% from 2022. California had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
2,827
+0.9% vs 2022
Employees
41,236
-0.4% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$2.5B
+7.1% vs 2022
Average pay
$61,750
+7.6% 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 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 330 | 3,815 | $71,278 | 0.02% |
| Texas | 181 | 3,049 | $59,226 | 0.03% |
| Florida | 186 | 2,681 | $52,873 | 0.03% |
| Pennsylvania | 112 | 2,579 | $66,668 | 0.05% |
| Georgia | 76 | 2,554 | $57,626 | 0.06% |
| Ohio | 65 | 2,232 | $60,204 | 0.04% |
| New York | 213 | 1,664 | $66,007 | 0.02% |
| Arizona | 88 | 1,451 | $50,784 | 0.05% |
| Alabama | 58 | 1,251 | $62,984 | 0.07% |
| Indiana | 49 | 1,156 | $64,691 | 0.04% |
| Missouri | 59 | 1,118 | $54,745 | 0.04% |
| New Jersey | 71 | 1,034 | $60,747 | 0.03% |
| Illinois | 93 | 984 | $70,644 | 0.02% |
| Minnesota | 57 | 964 | $84,338 | 0.03% |
| Washington | 97 | 960 | $66,227 | 0.03% |
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Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 51 | 2,170 | $58,534 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 219 | 1,843 | $66,621 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 114 | 1,639 | $81,386 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 56 | 1,290 | $52,036 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 50 | 1,174 | $58,397 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 47 | 1,081 | $61,352 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 74 | 964 | $69,606 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 50 | 849 | $68,139 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 18 | 736 | $63,223 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 52 | 696 | $50,716 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 22 | 660 | $74,389 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | 4 | 651 | $70,246 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 39 | 631 | $96,786 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 64 | 598 | $47,513 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 23 | 579 | $48,706 |
Business size
US Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,353 | 47.9% |
| 5 to 9 | 554 | 19.6% |
| 10 to 19 | 432 | 15.3% |
| 20 to 49 | 325 | 11.5% |
| 50 to 99 | 100 | 3.5% |
| 100 to 249 | 49 | 1.7% |
| 250 to 499 | 11 | 0.4% |
| 500 to 999 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Manufacturing 31-33Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 332Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing 3323Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing 33232
Questions and answers
How many people work in Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing in the US?
41,236 people worked at 2,827 US Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing business locations in 2023, down 0.4% from 2022. That is 0.03% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing?
$61,750 a year per employee in 2023, from $2.5 billion in annual payroll (up 7.6% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing jobs?
California had the most, with 3,815 employees in 2023, followed by Texas (3,049) and Florida (2,681).
Which metro areas have the most Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing jobs?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (2,170), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (1,843), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (1,639) had the most Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing employees in 2023.
Are most Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing businesses small?
82.7% of the 2,827 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 3 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.