U.S. Electronics Manufacturing 2025 Report: 5.2 Million Jobs, $1.8 Trillion Output, Supply Chain Resilience

The Global Electronics Association released a report titled “Powering the U.S. Economy: The Economic Reach of Electronics Manufacturing” that details U.S. electronics manufacturing supports 5.2 million American jobs, contributes $853 billion to U.S. gross domestic product, and generates $1.8 trillion in total economic output.

The industry directly employs 1.3 million Americans with average annual wages of $156,000. These roles cover design, fabrication, assembly, and testing. A shortage of skilled workers constrains growth.

Every dollar of direct output generates $2.25 in total economic activity. Each direct job supports three additional jobs. Indirect impacts add 1.68 million jobs and $532 billion in output.

Global trade in electronic components exceeded finished goods by $408 billion in 2023.

The industry’s footprint concentrates in key areas:

California has 260,000 direct jobs and $364 billion in total output.

Texas supports more than 330,000 total jobs in semiconductor, defense, and communications technologies.

Oregon, Massachusetts, and New York host clusters in semiconductor fabrication and precision instruments.

John W. Mitchell, President and CEO of the Global Electronics Association, stated that U.S. electronics manufacturing powers the economy and strengthens resilience amid trade policy and ...