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Autos Drive America Forward

Industry Impact

7.25M 7.25 Million Total Auto Jobs in the U.S.
1 in 25 1 in 25 Jobs Dependent on the Auto Industry
  • 2.44M 2.44 Million Total Jobs Dependent on Automakers
  • 3.16M 3.16 Million Total Jobs Dependent on Suppliers
  • 1.60M 1.60 Million Total Jobs Dependent on Dealers
  • $500B $500 Billion Total Compensation Annually
Center For Automotive Research, “Contribution of the Automotive Industry,” published January 2015

National Impact

3% 3% of the Gross Domestic Product
45 States 45 States Have 10,000+ Auto Jobs
  • 17.47M 17.47 Million New Vehicles Sold in 2016
  • 20 States 20 States Have 100,000+ Auto Jobs
  • 7 Years A Record 7 Years of Year-Over-Year Growth
  • $205B $205 Billion in Annual Tax Revenues
Center For Automotive Research, “Assessment of Tax Revenue,” published January 2015; Center For Automotive Research, “Contribution of the Automotive Industry,” published January 2015; Sales figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit

* Direct, Indirect and Community Support or Spin-off Jobs

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