Washington

International companies in Washington employ 142,100 U.S. workers. Approximately 32,900 of those jobs are in the manufacturing sector. With 991 international companies in the Evergreen State, global investment grows Washington’s economy. Discover how global investment is growing Washington’s economy and providing high-quality jobs in local communities.

Globally Connected

142,100 WORKERS

142,100 WORKERS

in Washington are employed as a result of global investment – an increase of 25.4 percent since 2015.

32,900 MFG WORKERS

32,900 MFG WORKERS

in Washington – 23.2 percent of all FDI jobs in the state – are in the manufacturing sector.

CANADA, UNITED KINGDOM, AND GERMANY

CANADA, UNITED KINGDOM, AND GERMANY

support the largest number of jobs in Washington among all international employers.

991 GLOBAL EMPLOYERS

991 GLOBAL EMPLOYERS

have operations in Washington.
FROM 2015 TO 2020, WASHINGTON’S FDI EMPLOYMENT INCREASED
1 %
WHILE THE STATE’S OVERALL PRIVATE-SECTOR EMPLOYMENT INCREASED
1 %

FDI Employment Gains Over the Past Five Years in Neighboring States