Auto Industry Job Statistics

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Auto Industry Job Statistics

With U.S. automotive service technicians projected to grow 2% from 2023 to 2033 while U.S. auto manufacturing jobs are expected to fall 5% by 2032, this page tracks where work is shifting across plants, parts, dealerships, and R&D. It also connects the paycheck reality, like the May 2023 median pay for U.S. service technicians, to global scale and churn from battery and EV job surges to regional declines in Europe and beyond.

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, the U.S. auto manufacturing sector employed approximately 950,000 workers directly.

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Globally, the automotive industry supported 14 million jobs in manufacturing as of 2022.

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Automotive service technicians and mechanics numbered 683,300 in the U.S. in May 2023.

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In 2022, Ford Motor Company had 173,000 employees worldwide.

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General Motors employed 163,000 people globally in 2022.

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Toyota Motor Corporation had 370,870 employees in 2023.

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The U.S. auto parts manufacturing sector employed 562,000 workers in 2023.

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In Europe, the automotive industry employed 13.8 million people in 2022.

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Volkswagen Group had 672,000 employees worldwide in 2023.

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Tesla Inc. employed 140,473 people as of December 2023.

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U.S. motor vehicle assembly plants employed 607,000 in 2023.

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India's auto industry provided 19 million jobs in FY2023.

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China's automotive sector employed over 5 million in manufacturing in 2022.

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Honda Motor Co. had 197,039 employees in FY2023.

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The U.S. employed 1.1 million in automotive repair and maintenance in 2023.

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BMW Group employed 154,947 worldwide in 2023.

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Mexico's auto industry employed 900,000 in 2023.

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Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz Group) had 687,000 employees in 2022.

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U.S. automotive engineers numbered 196,000 in 2023.

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Japan's auto industry employed 5.5 million people in 2022.

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Stellantis employed 272,000 worldwide in 2023.

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U.S. auto sales workforce was about 1.2 million in dealerships in 2023.

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South Korea's auto sector employed 210,000 in manufacturing in 2022.

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Nissan Motor Co. had 133,546 employees in FY2023.

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Canada's automotive industry employed 125,000 in assembly in 2023.

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Hyundai Motor Company employed 120,000 globally in 2023.

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U.S. heavy truck manufacturing employed 47,000 in 2023.

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Renault Group had 168,000 employees in 2023.

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Brazil's auto industry employed 1.3 million in 2022.

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U.S. automotive R&D staff reached 250,000 in 2023.

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The BLS projects automotive service technicians jobs to grow 2% from 2023 to 2033.

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U.S. auto manufacturing jobs projected to decline 5% by 2032.

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Global EV manufacturing jobs expected to reach 10 million by 2030.

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U.S. automotive engineers jobs to grow 6% from 2023-2033.

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By 2030, 2.5 million new jobs in battery production for autos projected globally.

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U.S. auto parts jobs projected stable at 550,000 through 2032.

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Europe's auto sector to lose 400,000 jobs by 2030 due to electrification.

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U.S. dealership jobs projected to shrink 10% by 2030 with online sales.

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Global software jobs in autos to triple to 1 million by 2030.

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U.S. mechanical engineers in auto to grow 10% by 2033.

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India's auto jobs to reach 50 million by 2026 per SIAM projections.

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China auto manufacturing jobs to grow 20% by 2025 with NEVs.

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U.S. industrial designers in auto projected up 3% to 2033.

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Mexico auto assembly jobs to increase 15% by 2030.

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Global auto repair jobs to rise 12% by 2030 due to aging fleet.

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U.S. logistics jobs for auto supply chain to grow 8% by 2033.

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Tesla projects 20% annual job growth in U.S. manufacturing to 2030.

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EU automotive ICT jobs to double by 2030.

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U.S. quality control jobs in auto to decline 4% by 2033.

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Brazil auto sector jobs projected to grow 5% annually to 2025.

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Canada's EV battery jobs to add 50,000 by 2030.

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Global ADAS engineer jobs to surge 50% by 2028.

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U.S. welders in auto manufacturing to drop 7% by 2032.

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Japan's auto jobs stable at 5.5 million through 2030.

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South Korea auto R&D jobs up 25% by 2030.

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80% of U.S. auto manufacturing in Midwest states like MI, OH, IN in 2023.

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Michigan employed 180,000 in auto manufacturing in 2023.

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Ohio auto jobs totaled 120,000 in 2023.

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Alabama auto manufacturing 45,000 jobs in 2023.

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Ontario, Canada had 80,000 auto assembly jobs in 2023.

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Bavaria, Germany 250,000 auto workers in 2023.

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Shanghai, China hub for 1 million auto jobs in 2023.

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Tamil Nadu, India 500,000 auto sector jobs in 2023.

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Guanajuato, Mexico 140,000 auto manufacturing jobs in 2023.

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Kentucky U.S. 50,000 auto jobs in 2023.

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Stuttgart, Germany 180,000 automotive employees 2023.

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Detroit metro 200,000 auto-related jobs in 2023.

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Maharashtra, India 1 million auto jobs in 2023.

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Tennessee U.S. 70,000 auto manufacturing in 2023.

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Baden-Württemberg 400,000 auto jobs Germany 2023.

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Georgia U.S. 30,000 auto parts jobs 2023.

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Quebec, Canada 40,000 auto jobs 2023.

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Aguascalientes, Mexico 100,000 auto workers 2023.

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Indiana U.S. 110,000 auto manufacturing 2023.

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North Rhine-Westphalia Germany 300,000 auto jobs 2023.

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South Carolina U.S. 40,000 auto assembly 2023.

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Gujarat India 300,000 auto sector jobs 2023.

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Texas U.S. 25,000 auto manufacturing 2023.

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Hubei China 500,000 auto jobs 2023.

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Mississippi U.S. 20,000 auto jobs 2023.

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U.S. average hourly wage for automotive service technicians was $24.94 in May 2023.

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U.S. auto assembly line workers earned median $22.50/hour in 2023.

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Mechanical engineers in U.S. auto industry averaged $102,320 annually in 2023.

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U.S. automotive engineers median salary $95,300 in 2023.

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Global average auto manufacturing wage $25,000/year in 2022.

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U.S. auto parts machinists earned $48,510 median in 2023.

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Ford U.S. factory workers average $28/hour plus benefits in 2023.

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GM UAW workers new hires start at $18.04/hour rising to $32.32 in 2023 contract.

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Tesla production associates average $45,000/year in 2023.

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U.S. auto sales managers median $137,700 in 2023.

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Europe auto technicians average €35,000/year in 2022.

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India auto assembly workers average ₹300,000/year in 2023.

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China auto manufacturing average wage ¥120,000/year in 2023.

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U.S. industrial designers in auto $75,330 median 2023.

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Mexico auto workers average $4.50/hour in 2023.

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Germany auto engineers €70,000 average in 2023.

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U.S. quality inspectors in auto $45,670 median 2023.

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Canada auto technicians $28.50 CAD/hour average 2023.

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Japan auto production workers ¥4.5 million/year average 2023.

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Brazil auto sector average wage R$3,500/month 2023.

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U.S. logistics coordinators in auto $48,000 median 2023.

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UK auto manufacturing £28,000 average 2023.

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U.S. software developers in auto $120,000 median 2023.

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Australia automotive mechanics AUD$70,000/year 2023.

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France auto welders €2,200/month net 2023.

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U.S. automotive service advisors $55,000 average 2023.

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Automotive service technicians in U.S. high 10% earned over $38.80/hour in 2023.

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U.S. auto manufacturing team assemblers 25th percentile $17.50/hour 2023.

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45% of U.S. auto manufacturing workers are aged 35-54 in 2023.

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Women comprise 28% of U.S. automotive service technicians in 2023.

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65% of U.S. auto engineers hold bachelor's degrees or higher in 2023.

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Hispanic workers make up 22% of U.S. auto manufacturing workforce in 2023.

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Average age of U.S. automotive mechanics is 42 years in 2023.

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15% of global auto manufacturing jobs held by women in 2022.

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40% of U.S. auto assembly workers have high school diploma only in 2023.

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Black workers 12% of U.S. auto industry employment in 2023.

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25% of U.S. automotive engineers are over 55 years old in 2023.

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In Europe, 30% of auto technicians under 35 in 2022.

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70% of India's auto workers male in 2023.

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U.S. auto sales workforce 75% white non-Hispanic in 2023.

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55% of Chinese auto manufacturing workers under 40 in 2023.

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Veterans comprise 8% of U.S. auto manufacturing hires in 2023.

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Mexico auto workforce 60% under 35 years in 2023.

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35% of German auto engineers women in 2023.

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U.S. union membership 50% in auto manufacturing in 2023.

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Japan auto workers 20% part-time in 2023.

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Canada auto sector 18% visible minorities in 2023.

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Brazil auto industry 45% under 30 in workforce 2023.

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60% of U.S. EV battery plant workers to be new hires by 2025.

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UK auto R&D staff 40% with PhDs in 2023.

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South Korea auto engineers 30% female in 2023.

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U.S. auto logistics 25% immigrant workers in 2023.

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Australia mechanics 10% Indigenous representation goal 2023.

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As of December 2023, Tesla employed 140,473 people, yet projections point to major hiring shifts across the rest of the auto economy. U.S. automotive service technician roles are expected to grow 2% from 2023 to 2033 while auto manufacturing jobs are projected to decline 5% by 2032. This post connects those tensions across manufacturing, dealerships, engineering, and EV supply chains using real workforce counts and forecast outlooks.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, the U.S. auto manufacturing sector employed approximately 950,000 workers directly.
  • Globally, the automotive industry supported 14 million jobs in manufacturing as of 2022.
  • Automotive service technicians and mechanics numbered 683,300 in the U.S. in May 2023.
  • The BLS projects automotive service technicians jobs to grow 2% from 2023 to 2033.
  • U.S. auto manufacturing jobs projected to decline 5% by 2032.
  • Global EV manufacturing jobs expected to reach 10 million by 2030.
  • 80% of U.S. auto manufacturing in Midwest states like MI, OH, IN in 2023.
  • Michigan employed 180,000 in auto manufacturing in 2023.
  • Ohio auto jobs totaled 120,000 in 2023.
  • U.S. average hourly wage for automotive service technicians was $24.94 in May 2023.
  • U.S. auto assembly line workers earned median $22.50/hour in 2023.
  • Mechanical engineers in U.S. auto industry averaged $102,320 annually in 2023.
  • 45% of U.S. auto manufacturing workers are aged 35-54 in 2023.
  • Women comprise 28% of U.S. automotive service technicians in 2023.
  • 65% of U.S. auto engineers hold bachelor's degrees or higher in 2023.

Auto jobs are growing in EV and services while U.S. manufacturing employment is projected to shrink.

Employment Levels

1In 2023, the U.S. auto manufacturing sector employed approximately 950,000 workers directly.
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2Globally, the automotive industry supported 14 million jobs in manufacturing as of 2022.
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3Automotive service technicians and mechanics numbered 683,300 in the U.S. in May 2023.
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4In 2022, Ford Motor Company had 173,000 employees worldwide.
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5General Motors employed 163,000 people globally in 2022.
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6Toyota Motor Corporation had 370,870 employees in 2023.
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7The U.S. auto parts manufacturing sector employed 562,000 workers in 2023.
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8In Europe, the automotive industry employed 13.8 million people in 2022.
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9Volkswagen Group had 672,000 employees worldwide in 2023.
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10Tesla Inc. employed 140,473 people as of December 2023.
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11U.S. motor vehicle assembly plants employed 607,000 in 2023.
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12India's auto industry provided 19 million jobs in FY2023.
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13China's automotive sector employed over 5 million in manufacturing in 2022.
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14Honda Motor Co. had 197,039 employees in FY2023.
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15The U.S. employed 1.1 million in automotive repair and maintenance in 2023.
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16BMW Group employed 154,947 worldwide in 2023.
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17Mexico's auto industry employed 900,000 in 2023.
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18Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz Group) had 687,000 employees in 2022.
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19U.S. automotive engineers numbered 196,000 in 2023.
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20Japan's auto industry employed 5.5 million people in 2022.
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21Stellantis employed 272,000 worldwide in 2023.
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22U.S. auto sales workforce was about 1.2 million in dealerships in 2023.
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23South Korea's auto sector employed 210,000 in manufacturing in 2022.
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24Nissan Motor Co. had 133,546 employees in FY2023.
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25Canada's automotive industry employed 125,000 in assembly in 2023.
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26Hyundai Motor Company employed 120,000 globally in 2023.
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27U.S. heavy truck manufacturing employed 47,000 in 2023.
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28Renault Group had 168,000 employees in 2023.
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29Brazil's auto industry employed 1.3 million in 2022.
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30U.S. automotive R&D staff reached 250,000 in 2023.
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Employment Levels Interpretation

From engines to engineers, the automotive industry remains a colossal global employer, but with nearly half of America's auto jobs now found in repairs and dealerships rather than factories, the road ahead is clearly shifting from manufacturing metal to maintaining momentum.

Job Projections

1The BLS projects automotive service technicians jobs to grow 2% from 2023 to 2033.
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2U.S. auto manufacturing jobs projected to decline 5% by 2032.
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3Global EV manufacturing jobs expected to reach 10 million by 2030.
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4U.S. automotive engineers jobs to grow 6% from 2023-2033.
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5By 2030, 2.5 million new jobs in battery production for autos projected globally.
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6U.S. auto parts jobs projected stable at 550,000 through 2032.
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7Europe's auto sector to lose 400,000 jobs by 2030 due to electrification.
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8U.S. dealership jobs projected to shrink 10% by 2030 with online sales.
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9Global software jobs in autos to triple to 1 million by 2030.
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10U.S. mechanical engineers in auto to grow 10% by 2033.
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11India's auto jobs to reach 50 million by 2026 per SIAM projections.
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12China auto manufacturing jobs to grow 20% by 2025 with NEVs.
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13U.S. industrial designers in auto projected up 3% to 2033.
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14Mexico auto assembly jobs to increase 15% by 2030.
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15Global auto repair jobs to rise 12% by 2030 due to aging fleet.
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16U.S. logistics jobs for auto supply chain to grow 8% by 2033.
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17Tesla projects 20% annual job growth in U.S. manufacturing to 2030.
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18EU automotive ICT jobs to double by 2030.
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19U.S. quality control jobs in auto to decline 4% by 2033.
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20Brazil auto sector jobs projected to grow 5% annually to 2025.
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21Canada's EV battery jobs to add 50,000 by 2030.
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22Global ADAS engineer jobs to surge 50% by 2028.
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23U.S. welders in auto manufacturing to drop 7% by 2032.
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24Japan's auto jobs stable at 5.5 million through 2030.
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25South Korea auto R&D jobs up 25% by 2030.
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Job Projections Interpretation

The auto industry is trading its wrenches for code, shifting its assembly lines east, and asking its mechanics to simply keep the whole creaking, electrifying, and software-dependent show on the road a little bit longer.

Regional Data

180% of U.S. auto manufacturing in Midwest states like MI, OH, IN in 2023.
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2Michigan employed 180,000 in auto manufacturing in 2023.
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3Ohio auto jobs totaled 120,000 in 2023.
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4Alabama auto manufacturing 45,000 jobs in 2023.
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5Ontario, Canada had 80,000 auto assembly jobs in 2023.
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6Bavaria, Germany 250,000 auto workers in 2023.
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7Shanghai, China hub for 1 million auto jobs in 2023.
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8Tamil Nadu, India 500,000 auto sector jobs in 2023.
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9Guanajuato, Mexico 140,000 auto manufacturing jobs in 2023.
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10Kentucky U.S. 50,000 auto jobs in 2023.
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11Stuttgart, Germany 180,000 automotive employees 2023.
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12Detroit metro 200,000 auto-related jobs in 2023.
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13Maharashtra, India 1 million auto jobs in 2023.
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14Tennessee U.S. 70,000 auto manufacturing in 2023.
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15Baden-Württemberg 400,000 auto jobs Germany 2023.
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16Georgia U.S. 30,000 auto parts jobs 2023.
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17Quebec, Canada 40,000 auto jobs 2023.
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18Aguascalientes, Mexico 100,000 auto workers 2023.
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19Indiana U.S. 110,000 auto manufacturing 2023.
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20North Rhine-Westphalia Germany 300,000 auto jobs 2023.
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21South Carolina U.S. 40,000 auto assembly 2023.
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22Gujarat India 300,000 auto sector jobs 2023.
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23Texas U.S. 25,000 auto manufacturing 2023.
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24Hubei China 500,000 auto jobs 2023.
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25Mississippi U.S. 20,000 auto jobs 2023.
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Regional Data Interpretation

Here is a sentence that captures the scale and concentration of the auto industry: While the American Midwest still powerfully steers the nation's auto industry, the global engine of manufacturing is now unmistakably humming across Asia, where single regions like Maharashtra, India, can boast more auto workers than most countries.

Wage Statistics

1U.S. average hourly wage for automotive service technicians was $24.94 in May 2023.
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2U.S. auto assembly line workers earned median $22.50/hour in 2023.
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3Mechanical engineers in U.S. auto industry averaged $102,320 annually in 2023.
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4U.S. automotive engineers median salary $95,300 in 2023.
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5Global average auto manufacturing wage $25,000/year in 2022.
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6U.S. auto parts machinists earned $48,510 median in 2023.
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7Ford U.S. factory workers average $28/hour plus benefits in 2023.
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8GM UAW workers new hires start at $18.04/hour rising to $32.32 in 2023 contract.
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9Tesla production associates average $45,000/year in 2023.
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10U.S. auto sales managers median $137,700 in 2023.
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11Europe auto technicians average €35,000/year in 2022.
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12India auto assembly workers average ₹300,000/year in 2023.
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13China auto manufacturing average wage ¥120,000/year in 2023.
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14U.S. industrial designers in auto $75,330 median 2023.
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15Mexico auto workers average $4.50/hour in 2023.
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16Germany auto engineers €70,000 average in 2023.
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17U.S. quality inspectors in auto $45,670 median 2023.
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18Canada auto technicians $28.50 CAD/hour average 2023.
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19Japan auto production workers ¥4.5 million/year average 2023.
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20Brazil auto sector average wage R$3,500/month 2023.
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21U.S. logistics coordinators in auto $48,000 median 2023.
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22UK auto manufacturing £28,000 average 2023.
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23U.S. software developers in auto $120,000 median 2023.
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24Australia automotive mechanics AUD$70,000/year 2023.
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25France auto welders €2,200/month net 2023.
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26U.S. automotive service advisors $55,000 average 2023.
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27Automotive service technicians in U.S. high 10% earned over $38.80/hour in 2023.
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28U.S. auto manufacturing team assemblers 25th percentile $17.50/hour 2023.
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Wage Statistics Interpretation

While the wrench-turners and assembly liners anchor the industry with modest hourly rates, the engineers and software developers who design the cars and their digital brains command salaries that could buy a decent chunk of the vehicles they create, painting a global picture where your paycheck depends heavily on whether you're building the car, designing it, or telling someone else how to fix it.

Workforce Demographics

145% of U.S. auto manufacturing workers are aged 35-54 in 2023.
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2Women comprise 28% of U.S. automotive service technicians in 2023.
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365% of U.S. auto engineers hold bachelor's degrees or higher in 2023.
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4Hispanic workers make up 22% of U.S. auto manufacturing workforce in 2023.
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5Average age of U.S. automotive mechanics is 42 years in 2023.
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615% of global auto manufacturing jobs held by women in 2022.
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740% of U.S. auto assembly workers have high school diploma only in 2023.
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8Black workers 12% of U.S. auto industry employment in 2023.
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925% of U.S. automotive engineers are over 55 years old in 2023.
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10In Europe, 30% of auto technicians under 35 in 2022.
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1170% of India's auto workers male in 2023.
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12U.S. auto sales workforce 75% white non-Hispanic in 2023.
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1355% of Chinese auto manufacturing workers under 40 in 2023.
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14Veterans comprise 8% of U.S. auto manufacturing hires in 2023.
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15Mexico auto workforce 60% under 35 years in 2023.
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1635% of German auto engineers women in 2023.
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17U.S. union membership 50% in auto manufacturing in 2023.
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18Japan auto workers 20% part-time in 2023.
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19Canada auto sector 18% visible minorities in 2023.
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20Brazil auto industry 45% under 30 in workforce 2023.
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2160% of U.S. EV battery plant workers to be new hires by 2025.
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22UK auto R&D staff 40% with PhDs in 2023.
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23South Korea auto engineers 30% female in 2023.
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24U.S. auto logistics 25% immigrant workers in 2023.
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25Australia mechanics 10% Indigenous representation goal 2023.
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Workforce Demographics Interpretation

The auto industry is a fascinating paradox: it's simultaneously racing toward an electric, high-tech future while being firmly rooted in a traditional, aging, and often homogenous workforce that it must urgently diversify and upskill.

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    KAMA
    kama.or.kr

    kama.or.kr

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    Reference 18
    NISSAN-GLOBAL
    nissan-global.com

    nissan-global.com

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    Reference 19
    APPLAUSEYOURSHORTGAME
    applauseyourshortgame.ca

    applauseyourshortgame.ca

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    Reference 20
    HYUNDAI
    hyundai.com

    hyundai.com

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    Reference 21
    RENAULTGROUP
    renaultgroup.com

    renaultgroup.com

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    Reference 22
    ANFAVEA
    anfavea.com.br

    anfavea.com.br

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    Reference 23
    AAM
    aam.org

    aam.org

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    Reference 24
    IEA
    iea.org

    iea.org

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    Reference 25
    MCKINSEY
    mckinsey.com

    mckinsey.com

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    Reference 26
    TRANSPORTENVIRONMENT
    transportenvironment.org

    transportenvironment.org

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    Reference 27
    BANCOMEXT
    bancomext.com

    bancomext.com

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    Reference 28
    EC
    ec.europa.eu

    ec.europa.eu

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    Reference 29
    CANADA
    canada.ca

    canada.ca

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    Reference 30
    JAMA-ENGLISH
    jama-english.jp

    jama-english.jp

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    Reference 31
    ILOSTAT
    ilostat.ilo.org

    ilostat.ilo.org

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    Reference 32
    MEDIA
    media.ford.com

    media.ford.com

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    Reference 33
    GM
    gm.com

    gm.com

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    Reference 34
    LEVELS
    levels.fyi

    levels.fyi

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    Reference 35
    TEAM-BHP
    team-bhp.com

    team-bhp.com

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    Reference 36
    REUTERS
    reuters.com

    reuters.com

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    Reference 37
    STEPSTONE
    stepstone.de

    stepstone.de

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    Reference 38
    JOBBANK
    jobbank.gc.ca

    jobbank.gc.ca

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    Reference 39
    JIL
    jil.go.jp

    jil.go.jp

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    Reference 40
    SINDIPEÇAS
    sindipeças.org.br

    sindipeças.org.br

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    Reference 41
    ONS
    ons.gov.uk

    ons.gov.uk

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    Reference 42
    SEEK
    seek.com.au

    seek.com.au

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    Reference 43
    POLE-EMPLOI
    pole-emploi.fr

    pole-emploi.fr

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    Reference 44
    GLASSDOOR
    glassdoor.com

    glassdoor.com

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    Reference 45
    ILO
    ilo.org

    ilo.org

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    Reference 46
    EPI
    epi.org

    epi.org

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    Reference 47
    DOL
    dol.gov

    dol.gov

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    Reference 48
    VDA
    vda.de

    vda.de

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    Reference 49
    MHLW
    mhlw.go.jp

    mhlw.go.jp

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    Reference 50
    STATCAN
    statcan.gc.ca

    statcan.gc.ca

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    Reference 51
    ENERGY
    energy.gov

    energy.gov

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    Reference 52
    THEMANUFACTURER
    themanufacturer.com

    themanufacturer.com

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    Reference 53
    INDUSTRY
    industry.gov.au

    industry.gov.au

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    Reference 54
    MICHIGAN
    michigan.gov

    michigan.gov

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    Reference 55
    ONTARIO
    ontario.ca

    ontario.ca

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    Reference 56
    SHANGHAI
    shanghai.gov.cn

    shanghai.gov.cn

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    Reference 57
    INVESTINGINTAMILNADU
    investingintamilnadu.com

    investingintamilnadu.com

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    Reference 58
    REGION-STUTTGART
    region-stuttgart.de

    region-stuttgart.de

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    Reference 59
    MAHARASHTRA
    maharashtra.gov.in

    maharashtra.gov.in

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    Reference 60
    TN
    tn.gov

    tn.gov

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    Reference 61
    STATISTIK
    statistik.baden-wuerttemberg.de

    statistik.baden-wuerttemberg.de

  • GEORGIA logo
    Reference 62
    GEORGIA
    georgia.org

    georgia.org

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    Reference 63
    QUEBEC
    quebec.ca

    quebec.ca

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    Reference 64
    IN
    in.gov

    in.gov

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    Reference 65
    IT
    it.nrw.de

    it.nrw.de

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    Reference 66
    SCCOMMERCE
    sccommerce.com

    sccommerce.com

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    Reference 67
    GUJARATINDIA
    gujaratindia.gov.in

    gujaratindia.gov.in

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    Reference 68
    TJJ
    tjj.hubei.gov.cn

    tjj.hubei.gov.cn

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    Reference 69
    MISSISSIPPI
    mississippi.org

    mississippi.org

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