311224/Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
11K
employees, 2023
11K
employees, 2023
In 2023, 190 US Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing business locations employed 10,887 people and paid $863.4 million in annual payroll, $79,307 per employee on average. Employment was up 18.7% from 2022. Illinois had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
190
+5.0% vs 2022
Employees
10,887
+18.7% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$863.4M
+9.6% vs 2022
Average pay
$79,307
-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 Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | 1,910 | $75,083 | 0.03% |
| California | 18 | 1,209 | $48,935 | 0.01% |
| Iowa | 23 | 1,079 | $93,299 | 0.08% |
| Indiana | 13 | 751 | $81,960 | 0.03% |
| Minnesota | 12 | 696 | $85,884 | 0.02% |
| Ohio | 10 | 584 | $102,882 | 0.01% |
| Tennessee | 5 | 576* | $81,972 | 0.02% |
| Missouri | 6 | 426 | $88,660 | 0.02% |
| Georgia | 8 | 413 | $85,591 | 0.01% |
| Texas | 6 | 353 | $65,898 | 0.00% |
| Nebraska | 6 | 350 | $91,397 | 0.04% |
| North Dakota | 5 | 223* | $75,892 | 0.06% |
| South Dakota | 5 | 216 | $87,528 | 0.06% |
| Washington | 4 | 197* | $64,320 | 0.01% |
| Kansas | 5 | 196 | $62,658 | 0.02% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 19.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | 6 | 844* | $78,697 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 4 | 570* | $81,751 |
| Mankato, MN | 3 | 309* | $93,382 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 5 | 231* | $100,835 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 3 | 223* | $72,399 |
| Valdosta, GA | 3 | 201* | $76,348 |
| Rochester, NY | 3 | 138* | $47,370 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 3 | 82 | $114,415 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 3 | 25* | $79,160 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 3 | 12* | $74,083 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 3 | 5* | $96,400 |
Business size
US Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 42 | 22.2% |
| 5 to 9 | 15 | 7.9% |
| 10 to 19 | 22 | 11.6% |
| 20 to 49 | 47 | 24.9% |
| 50 to 99 | 35 | 18.5% |
| 100 to 249 | 23 | 12.2% |
| 250 to 499 | 5 | 2.6% |
| 500 to 999 | Not published | - |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Manufacturing 31-33Food Manufacturing 311Grain and Oilseed Milling 3112Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing 31122
Questions and answers
How many people work in Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing in the US?
10,887 people worked at 190 US Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing business locations in 2023, up 18.7% from 2022. That is 0.01% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing?
$79,307 a year per employee in 2023, from $863.4 million in annual payroll (down 7.6% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing jobs?
Illinois had the most, with 1,910 employees in 2023, followed by California (1,209) and Iowa (1,079).
Which metro areas have the most Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing jobs?
Decatur, IL (844), Memphis, TN-MS-AR (570), Mankato, MN (309) had the most Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing employees in 2023.
Are most Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing businesses small?
41.8% of the 189 Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing 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.