316992/Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
1,918
employees, 2023
1,918
employees, 2023
In 2023, 70 US Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing business locations employed 1,918 people and paid $112.8 million in annual payroll, $58,795 per employee on average. Employment was down 3.0% from 2022. California had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
70
-7.9% vs 2022
Employees
1,918
-3.0% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$112.8M
+10.6% vs 2022
Average pay
$58,795
+14.1% 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 Women's Handbag and Purse 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 | 16 | 957 | $63,273 | 0.01% |
| Texas | 3 | 339* | $53,322 | 0.00% |
| Maine | 3 | 239 | $36,331 | 0.04% |
| New York | 11 | 57 | $39,175 | 0.00% |
| Georgia | 6 | 34 | $37,824 | 0.00% |
| Colorado | 4 | 30* | $47,267 | 0.00% |
| Virginia | 4 | 17 | $42,941 | 0.00% |
| Washington | 3 | 7 | $26,429 | 0.00% |
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 11 | 934 | $63,074 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 3 | 239 | $36,331 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 11 | 58 | $37,190 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 4 | 32 | $39,469 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 4 | 15* | $81,867 |
Business size
US Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 34 | 51.5% |
| 5 to 9 | 16 | 24.2% |
| 10 to 19 | 8 | 12.1% |
| 20 to 49 | 5 | 7.6% |
| 50 to 99 | Not published | - |
| 100 to 249 | Not published | - |
| 250 to 499 | 3 | 4.5% |
| 500 to 999 | Not published | - |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Manufacturing 31-33Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing 316Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing 3169Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing 31699
Questions and answers
How many people work in Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing in the US?
1,918 people worked at 70 US Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing business locations in 2023, down 3.0% from 2022. That is 0.00% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing?
$58,795 a year per employee in 2023, from $112.8 million in annual payroll (up 14.1% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing jobs?
California had the most, with 957 employees in 2023, followed by Texas (339) and Maine (239).
Which metro areas have the most Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing jobs?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (934), Portland-South Portland, ME (239), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (58) had the most Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing employees in 2023.
Are most Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing businesses small?
87.9% of the 66 Women's Handbag and Purse 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.