IN Wood Industry Facts

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 Primary Wood Products Industry Facts

  • 254 firms comprise the primary industry in Indiana.
  • 4,767 individuals are employed by primary industry.
  • $167 million in compensation are paid by primary industry.
  • Approximately $1.5 billion in value of shipments are added to the states’ economy by the primary industry.
  • Annual average wage throughout the primary industry is approximately $34,993.

Secondary Wood Products Industry Facts

  • 762 firms comprise the secondary wood products manufacturing industry in Indiana.
  • 26,070 individuals are employed by secondary industry.
  • Average wage of $36,367 has been paid by secondary industry.
  • Approximately $4 billion in value of shipments are added to the state’s economy by the secondary industry.

Wood Products Industry Suppliers

  • 349 firms comprise the suppliers to the wood products industry in Indiana.
  • 6,505 individuals are employed by the establishments.
  • Average wage of $47,368 has been paid by firms to the workforce.
  • Approximately $3 billion in value of shipments are added to the states’ economy by the ancillary activities held within the industry.