Powering The U.S. Economy

The U.S. tire manufacturing industry bolsters the U.S. economy with well-paying jobs and economic output that ripples across the economy and helps sustain communities.

U.S. tire manufacturing has an annual economic footprint of $170.6 billion and is responsible for more than 291,000 U.S. jobs in manufacturing, distribution and retailing. The industry supports more than 510,000 additional U.S. jobs in supplier and induced activities, totaling more than 801,000 jobs nationwide. USTMA advances a sustainable tire manufacturing industry through thought leadership and a commitment to science‐based public policy advocacy. Our member company tires make mobility possible. 

The map below provides detailed information about the economic contributions generated by the U.S. tire manufacturing industry. To see how the industry creates jobs in your state or congressional district, click on the map or on the drop-down boxes below.

View the methodology (PDF).

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