Manufacturing
Greater Baltimore has confirmed its status as a top contributor in the US manufacturing industry, now providing over 62,800 jobs for the Region's highly-skilled workforce. The State of Maryland has experienced a 5.1% increase in manufacturing from 2015-2018, far outpacing its neighboring states. The industry benefits from easy access to markets across the eastern US and around the world through a highly-efficient network of port, airport, rail, and highway infrastructure. The Region hosts numerous leading 21st-century manufacturers at the forefront of the digitalization of the industry, and continues to invest in a vibrant manufacturing ecosystem for the makers of tomorrow.