New Ranking Points to Strength of Manufacturing in North Carolina
While the percentage of North Carolina workers in manufacturing has fallen over time, the industry still accounts for almost one in every ten jobs and with wages 11% above the average industry total. Economic development recruiters focus heavily on these large employers with substantial capital investment and ability to sell their products across the nation and world.In a recent ranking by the Site Selection Group (SSG), North Carolina ranked as the best state for manufacturing in 2024. As with other rankings, the Tar Heel state is in close competition with South Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, and Kentucky. Continue reading here
