Ohio’s auto industry is a full ecosystem—from manufacturing and parts production to EV investment and large supplier networks. This page brings together key statistics on output, jobs, wages, and tax impacts, along with major company announcements affecting the state. Use the figures to see how auto activity supports Ohio’s economy and communities across multiple segments.
Key Takeaways
- Ohio's auto industry contributes $52 billion to GDP annually as of 2022
- Auto manufacturing supports 1 in 10 Ohio manufacturing jobs in 2022
- Ohio auto sector generated $7.2 billion in state/local taxes 2021
- Honda announced $4.4 billion investment in Ohio EVs 2022
- GM $2.2 billion for EV battery plant in Ohio 2022
- Intel $20 billion semiconductor fab in New Albany OH for auto chips 2022
- Honda Ohio produced 1.2 million vehicles in FY2022
- Ohio motor vehicle assembly output value $25.6 billion in 2021
- Jeep Wrangler production in Toledo: 200,000 units annually in 2022
- Ohio light vehicle sales reached 1.05 million units in 2022
- Ohio new auto registrations: 850,000 in 2022
- Honda models 45% market share in Ohio 2022
- In 2022, Ohio's automotive manufacturing sector employed 92,400 workers directly
- The average annual wage for automotive manufacturing workers in Ohio was $58,210 in 2022
- Ohio ranks 5th in the U.S. for automotive parts manufacturing employment with 48,200 jobs in 2023
Ohio’s auto industry drives tens of billions in economic impact, jobs, and taxes while scaling EV and chip investments.
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Economic Impact28 stats
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Ohio's auto industry contributes $52 billion to GDP annually as of 2022
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Auto manufacturing supports 1 in 10 Ohio manufacturing jobs in 2022
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Ohio auto sector generated $7.2 billion in state/local taxes 2021
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Supplier network contributes $30 billion to Ohio economy 2022
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Auto industry payroll in Ohio: $6.5 billion in 2022
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Ohio exports $12 billion in auto parts yearly 2022
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Every auto job supports 4.5 additional jobs in Ohio 2023
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Auto manufacturing GDP share in Ohio: 8.2% in 2021
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Honda Ohio economic impact: $10 billion annually 2022
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GM Ohio plants contribute $4.8 billion to GDP 2022
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Ohio auto R&D spending: $2.1 billion in 2022
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Cluster multiplier effect: $2.8indirect per direct auto dollar 2022
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Auto sector property taxes in Ohio: $1.2 billion 2021
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700+ suppliers generate $25 billion revenue 2022
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Ohio auto tourism from factories: $500 million 2022
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Sales tax from auto purchases: $3.4 billion 2022
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Workforce training investment: $150 million yearly 2022
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Auto recycling industry: $1 billion economic value 2022
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Supplier payroll Ohio: $3.9 billion 2022
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EV transition investment impact: $5 billion projected 2023-2025
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Ohio auto share of manufacturing GDP: 22% 2022
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Charitable contributions from auto firms: $100 million 2022
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Logistics spending auto: $2.5 billion 2022
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Energy costs for Ohio auto plants: $800 million 2022
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Construction jobs from auto expansions: 5,000 avg yearly
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Retail from auto wages: $4.2 billion 2022
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Health care supported: 20,000 jobs 2022
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Education funding from taxes: $900 million 2022
Interpretation
Economic Impact Interpretation
Ohio’s auto industry is a major economic engine, adding $52 billion to annual GDP and supporting one in 10 manufacturing jobs in 2022 while fueling state and local taxes of $7.2 billion in 2021 and driving $12 billion in annual auto parts exports.
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Investments And Facilities29 stats
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Honda announced $4.4 billion investment in Ohio EVs 2022
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GM $2.2 billion for EV battery plant in Ohio 2022
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Intel $20 billion semiconductor fab in New Albany OH for auto chips 2022
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Stellantis $1.6 billion Toledo upgrades 2023
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Honda $700 million Marysville expansion 2023
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First Solar $1.1 billion solar for auto plants 2022
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Joby Aviation $500 million eVTOL facility Dayton 2023
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Cummins $75 million hydrogen engine R&D Ohio 2022
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Schaeffler $250 million Dayton plant upgrade 2022
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Honda Anna engine plant $200 million modernization 2023
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GM Moraine $145 million for EV components 2022
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Proterra $70 million battery facility Ohio 2022
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Dana $200 million axle plant expansion 2022
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Eaton $150 million electrification R&D 2023
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Webasto $60 million roof system plant 2022
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Tenneco $90 million suspension upgrade 2023
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American Axle $120 million forging expansion 2022
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Linamar $180 million transmission facility 2023
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Ohio state incentives for auto: $500 million 2022-2023
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Jobs created from investments: 15,000 announced 2022
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EV infrastructure $300 million grants Ohio 2023
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Honda East Liberty $500 million for CR-V hybrid 2022
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GM Toledo $1 billion EV upgrades 2023
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Supplier expansions: 50 new facilities since 2020
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$3 billion total auto capex Ohio 2022
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Microchip $900 million auto chip plant 2023
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Clarios $250 million battery expansion 2022
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Ohio facilities: 450+ supplier plants active 2023
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Russell's Point Honda $100 million injection molding 2023
Interpretation
Investments And Facilities Interpretation
Ohio is actively boosting its auto supply chain and manufacturing capacity with major investments that range from Honda’s $4.4 billion EV push to Intel’s $20 billion semiconductor fab, showing a clear trend that new facilities and upgrades are being scaled aggressively to support next generation vehicles.
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Production Output30 stats
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Honda Ohio produced 1.2 million vehicles in FY2022
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Ohio motor vehicle assembly output value $25.6 billion in 2021
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Jeep Wrangler production in Toledo: 200,000 units annually in 2022
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Ohio auto parts production: 12% of U.S. total in 2022
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GM Powertrain Moraine produced 500,000 engines in 2022
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Honda CR-V output from East Liberty: 350,000 in 2023
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Ohio stamped metal parts production: 2.5 million tons/year 2022
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Marysville Honda Accord production: 220,000 units in 2022
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Ohio plastic auto components output $4.2 billion in 2021
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Toledo Jeep Gladiator: 150,000 units produced 2022
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Ohio transmission production: 1.8 million units in 2022
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Honda Civic hybrid output Ohio: 100,000 in 2022
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Ohio forging operations produced 1.1 million tons 2022
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East Liberty Honda Odyssey: 140,000 minivans 2022
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Ohio battery production for EVs starting 50,000 packs 2023
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Casting output for auto parts in Ohio: 800,000 tons 2022
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GM Toledo transmission plant: 1.2 million units 2022
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Ohio wiring harness production: 20 million units/year 2022
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Honda Pilot production Marysville: 120,000 SUVs 2022
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Ohio machining centers produced 15 million components 2022
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Jeep Wagoneer output Toledo: 80,000 in 2022
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Ohio rubber parts for autos: 500,000 tons 2022
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Honda Anna engine plant: 2.5 million engines 2022
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Ohio EV component production ramped to 100,000 units 2023
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Fabricated metal products for autos: $18 billion output 2021
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Toledo Machine & Gear produced 300,000 gears 2022
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Ohio paint and coating application: 50 million vehicles equivalent 2022
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Honda Russell's Point molding: 10 million parts 2022
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Ohio axle production: 4 million units 2022
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GM Defiance casting: 400,000 tons aluminum 2022
Interpretation
Production Output Interpretation
In the production output lens, Ohio shows major scale with Honda Ohio reaching 1.2 million vehicles in FY2022 and contributing 12% of U.S. auto parts output in 2022, while targeted high-volume lines like Jeep Wrangler in Toledo at 200,000 units annually in 2022 and GM Powertrain Moraine at 500,000 engines in 2022 underscore sustained manufacturing momentum.
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Sales And Exports30 stats
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Ohio light vehicle sales reached 1.05 million units in 2022
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Ohio new auto registrations: 850,000 in 2022
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Honda models 45% market share in Ohio 2022
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Jeep sales in Ohio: 75,000 units 2022
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EV sales Ohio: 22,000 units up 60% in 2022
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Used car sales Ohio: 1.2 million transactions 2022
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Ohio auto exports: $14.5 billion 2022
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Dealer inventory turnover: 65 days average 2023
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SUV sales dominate 52% of Ohio market 2022
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Toyota sales Ohio: 120,000 vehicles 2022
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Average transaction price Ohio autos: $42,500in 2022
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Pickup truck sales: 180,000 in Ohio 2022
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Luxury vehicle sales growth 12% Ohio 2022
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Ohio auto loan volume: $25 billion 2022
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Hybrid sales Ohio: 45,000 units 2022
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Dealer sales volume: 1.8 million total vehicles 2022
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Export destinations: Canada 35% of Ohio auto exports 2022
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Ford sales Ohio: 110,000 units 2022
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Incentives spending on sales: $2.8 billion 2022
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Market penetration EVs: 2.1% Ohio 2022
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Commercial vehicle sales: 50,000 in Ohio 2022
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Lease penetration: 28% of new sales Ohio 2022
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GM sales Ohio: 95,000 vehicles 2022
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Online sales share: 15% growth to 12% 2022
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Mexico imports from Ohio autos: $4 billion 2022
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Subaru sales Ohio: 55,000 units 2022
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Certified pre-owned sales: 120,000 Ohio 2022
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EU exports from Ohio auto: $3.2 billion 2022
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Tesla sales Ohio: 12,000 vehicles 2022
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Average miles driven Ohio vehicles: 12,500/year impacting sales
Interpretation
Sales And Exports Interpretation
In 2022, Ohio’s sales momentum was strong with 1.05 million light vehicle sales and 850,000 new registrations, while EV sales jumped to 22,000 units up 60%, signaling a fast shift within the state’s sales and export-facing auto market.
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Workforce And Employment30 stats
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In 2022, Ohio's automotive manufacturing sector employed 92,400 workers directly
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The average annual wage for automotive manufacturing workers in Ohio was $58,210in 2022
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Ohio ranks 5th in the U.S. for automotive parts manufacturing employment with 48,200 jobs in 2023
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Honda of America employs 12,000 associates at its Ohio facilities as of 2023
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General Motors has 7,500 employees across its Ohio plants in 2023
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Ohio's motor vehicle parts sector saw a 2.1% employment growth from 2021 to 2022
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Over 10,000 workers are employed in stamping and forging at Ohio auto suppliers in 2022
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The Cleveland-Akron area has 15,300 automotive manufacturing jobs in 2023
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Women make up 28% of Ohio's automotive manufacturing workforce in 2022
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Ohio trained 5,200 workers through auto-related apprenticeships in 2022
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Automotive engineers in Ohio numbered 4,500 with median wage $95,000in 2022
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Lordstown Assembly Plant employed 4,500 before its closure in 2021
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Ohio's auto sector union membership is 35% of workforce in 2023
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22,000 jobs in plastic parts manufacturing for autos in Ohio 2022
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Average tenure for auto workers in Ohio is 8.7 years as of 2022
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Toledo Jeep plant employs 5,800 UAW members in 2023
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Ohio auto sector part-time employment rate is 4.2% in 2022
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3,200 quality control inspectors in Ohio auto manufacturing 2022
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Marysville Honda plant has 4,000 employees in 2023
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Ohio's auto workforce diversity: 15% Hispanic in 2022
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1,800 machinists specialized in auto parts in Columbus OH 2022
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Turnover rate in Ohio auto manufacturing was 28% in 2022
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6,500 assembly line workers at Honda East Liberty plant 2023
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Ohio auto sector overtime hours averaged 3.2 per week in 2022
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2,100 welders in automotive manufacturing in Ohio 2022
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DEF plant in Moraine OH employs 1,200 in 2023
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Ohio's auto apprenticeships grew 15% from 2021-2022
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950 industrial designers in auto sector Ohio 2022
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Female engineers in Ohio auto: 12% in 2022
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Total auto-related jobs in Ohio including suppliers: 145,000 in 2023
Interpretation
Workforce And Employment Interpretation
Ohio’s auto workforce is both large and growing, with 92,400 workers directly employed in automotive manufacturing in 2022 and motor vehicle parts employment rising 2.1% from 2021 to 2022.
report visual · Key figures
Ohio Auto Industry: Economic Footprint and Investment
Ohio’s auto industry delivers tens of billions in annual economic output and continues to drive new investment, taxes, and downstream activity.
$52 billion
Ohio's auto industry contributes $52 billion to GDP annually as of 2022
$3.4 billion
Sales tax from auto purchases: $3.4 billion 2022
500,000
Ohio rubber parts for autos: 500,000 tons 2022
$5 billion
EV transition investment impact: $5 billion projected 2023-2025
$300 million
EV infrastructure $300 million grants Ohio 2023
$900 million
Microchip $900 million auto chip plant 2023
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