335912/Primary Battery Manufacturing
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
7,554
employees, 2023
7,554
employees, 2023
In 2023, 96 US Primary Battery Manufacturing business locations employed 7,554 people and paid $788.2 million in annual payroll, $104,341 per employee on average. Employment was up 6.1% from 2022. California had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
96
+10.3% vs 2022
Employees
7,554
+6.1% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$788.2M
+17.7% vs 2022
Average pay
$104,341
+11.0% 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 Primary Battery 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 | 19 | 1,416 | $206,937 | 0.01% |
| Georgia | 4 | 1,006 | $71,576 | 0.02% |
| Tennessee | 4 | 725* | $93,739 | 0.02% |
| North Carolina | 5 | 605 | $67,846 | 0.01% |
| Missouri | 5 | 562* | $69,137 | 0.02% |
| Michigan | 9 | 544* | $85,756 | 0.01% |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 497* | $68,473 | 0.02% |
| Massachusetts | 4 | 478 | $104,927 | 0.01% |
| Florida | 7 | 412 | $77,500 | 0.00% |
| Indiana | 4 | 253 | $67,209 | 0.01% |
| Texas | 8 | 177 | $148,390 | 0.00% |
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Primary Battery Manufacturing employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 5 | 1,171* | $222,991 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | 3 | 544* | $65,917 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 6 | 501* | $89,457 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 3 | 211* | $68,408 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 3 | 205* | $78,824 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 5 | 117 | $163,402 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 4 | 114* | $100,982 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 4 | 107* | $194,178 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 3 | 64 | $79,828 |
Business size
US Primary Battery Manufacturing business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 25 | 26.3% |
| 5 to 9 | 12 | 12.6% |
| 10 to 19 | 10 | 10.5% |
| 20 to 49 | 12 | 12.6% |
| 50 to 99 | 16 | 16.8% |
| 100 to 249 | 13 | 13.7% |
| 250 to 499 | 7 | 7.4% |
| 500 to 999 | Not published | - |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Manufacturing 31-33Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing 335Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing 3359Battery Manufacturing 33591
Questions and answers
How many people work in Primary Battery Manufacturing in the US?
7,554 people worked at 96 US Primary Battery Manufacturing business locations in 2023, up 6.1% from 2022. That is 0.01% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Primary Battery Manufacturing?
$104,341 a year per employee in 2023, from $788.2 million in annual payroll (up 11.0% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Primary Battery Manufacturing jobs?
California had the most, with 1,416 employees in 2023, followed by Georgia (1,006) and Tennessee (725).
Which metro areas have the most Primary Battery Manufacturing jobs?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (1,171), Joplin, MO-KS (544), Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (501) had the most Primary Battery Manufacturing employees in 2023.
Are most Primary Battery Manufacturing businesses small?
49.5% of the 95 Primary Battery Manufacturing 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.