Manufacturing
Quick Facts
Manufacturing today is the productive
core of the American economy.
- The average manufacturing worker
earning $46,000 per year in wages and an average total compensation
package of $54,000 in 2000. Both of these figures are more than
20% higher than comparative averages for all U.S. workers.
- 83.7% of manufacturing workers received direct
health-care coverage through their employers in 2001. Only the
government provides health-care coverage to a greater proportion
of its workers.
- Most modern manufacturing companies are light,
clean, airy, pleasant and safe places to work. Since the 1990s,
workplace injuries have dropped by 30%.
- Manufacturing workers accounted for 11.2%
of the workforce in September 03.
Sources: National Association of Manufactures,
Manufacturing Institute and
Deloitte & Touche
Career Opportunities in Manufacturing
Robotics Technologists
Robotics Technologists design, develop and manufacture robots for
all sorts of industries. Robots are used in a variety of industries
ranging from manufacturing to space. They have became a huge part
of manufacturing life and are used in situations that could be dangerous
for humans. Robotic Technologists use computers to design robots.
They spend hours assembling robots and testing them to make sure
they conform to the tasks at hand.
Salary ( median annual earnings): $40,020 in 2000
Number Employed: 233,000 in 2000
Job Growth: increasing by 10 to 20 percent through 2010
Level of Education: Degree from a technical school
Source: National Association of Manufacturers
Did you know???
Although cost and availability of health care has been a major concern
for many U.S. companies and workers in recent years, manufacturers
lead the way in providing this benefit. Manufacturers have found
that offering strong health-care benefits is an important tool in
attracting and retaining skilled workers. |
