JOBS IN CHEMISTRY
  • Nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. are directly employed in the chemistry industry.
  • For every job created in the business of chemistry, 5.5 jobs are created in other sectors.
  • Chemistry industry jobs are high paying—the average annual salary of a chemistry industry employee in the U.S. is more than $80,000, which is 46 percent higher than the average U.S. manufacturing wage.
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Supporting Families and Communities Across the Country and Powering Economic Growth that is Keeping America Competitive

Nearly 800,000 Americans rely on jobs in the chemistry industry—earning approximately 46 percent more than the average manufacturing wage. Developing and producing the products of chemistry creates a ripple effect that is responsible for almost five million American jobs and 26 percent of America’s GDP that touches nearly every sector of our economy including agriculture, construction, technology, manufacturing and retail trade.

Learn more about policies that can help American chemistry continue innovating, creating jobs and enhancing safety:

Shale Gas

Shale gas is a “game changer” that could rejuvenate America’s chemistry industry, strengthen U.S. manufacturing, boost exports, create jobs—and significantly improve America’s energy security. Learn More »

Energy

ACC supports a comprehensive national energy strategy that promotes and develops all of America’s own energy resources. Learn More »

Environmental Regulations

Environmental regulations must promote the shared national goal of a healthy environment while preserving America’s ability to innovate and create jobs. Learn More »
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