Manufacturing Industry Dashboard
A dynamic look at Maryland’s manufacturing industry, uncovering key trends, strengths, and opportunities across the state and its regions. Users can explore how different manufacturing subsectors are evolving by analyzing data on establishments, employment, wages, and location quotients. Interactive filters allow users to refine insights by region, county, year, and specific subsectors, making it an essential tool for economic developers, business leaders, and policymakers looking for a better understanding of Maryland’s manufacturing industry.
Explore
The Manufacturing Industry Dashboard offers valuable insights into industry trends, helping to answer questions such as:
- Which manufacturing subsectors have the most establishments in a given area?
- Are certain industries declining in employment but increasing in wages?
- Which manufacturing subsectors are most concentrated in a given county or metro area compared to the national average?
- How has the concentration of manufacturing and manufacturing subsectors changed over time?
- How does industry concentration correlate with wages and employment trends?
- Are there industries that could benefit from workforce development programs?
Data
- Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (BLS QCEW).
- Geography: statewide, regional, and county levels
- Industry: Manufacturing, 2 and 3-Digit NAICS codes (31-33)
- Data Freshness: Data is refreshed annually to reflect the most current information from the source.
- Additional Features: This dashboard features a data download option to support users in their own analysis and data visualization projects.
Partners
Developed by the ESRGC with funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, this project was created in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Commerce and supported by key Maryland economic organizations, including:
- Baltimore Development Corporation
- Business Economic and Community Outreach Network
- Caroline Economic Development and Tourism
- Dorchester Economic Development
- Lower Shore Workforce Alliance
- Mid-Shore Regional Council
- Rural Maryland Council
- Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism
- Tri-County Councils for the Lower Eastern, Southern, and Western Shores of Maryland
- Upper Shore Regional Council
- Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board
This dashboard is designed to help businesses, policymakers, and economic developers make informed decisions by providing a comprehensive view of Maryland’s manufacturing landscape.