How International Companies are Growing High-quality U.S. Jobs

Creating High-Quality U.S. Jobs.

When international companies choose to grow operations in the United States, they bring much more than investment capital. These employers provide expertise and resources that benefit U.S. workers and local communities across the country. It may surprise you to learn that Americans connected to global companies earn higher wages and better benefits than the economy-wide average.

Our Impact.

Workers

1 M

8.4 million U.S. workers are
employed by international
companies across America

Manufacturing Workers

1 M

2.9 million U.S. workers at international companies earn their living in the manufacturing sector, 22 percent of all manufacturing jobs in the country

Annual Compensation

$ 1 K

U.S workers at international companies make $89K annually, 7 percent higher than the economy-wide
average

Challenges.

Finding and hiring skilled workers is essential for any business, but it can be particularly challenging for international companies that are new to the U.S. market.

World-Class Know-How Bolsters U.S. Workforce

In the dynamic landscape of the global economy, staying competitive requires a highly skilled and adaptable workforce. The United States, like many nations, faces a pressing challenge: the skills gap.

International companies are bringing best-in-class workforce development programs to the U.S. economy. Let’s explore how their efforts are instrumental in closing the skills gap and shaping America’s future workforce.

States Leading America's FDI Manufacturing Workforce.

Global connections are key to America’s competitiveness in this sector, helping to diversify America’s economy and make it more resilient to downturns. Nationwide, 34.2 percent of FDI-supported jobs are in the manufacturing sector.