Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED: U.S. manufacturing jobs peaked at 19.55 million in June 1979, were 17.3 million in June 2000, fell to 11.5 million by June 2010, and stood at 12.65 million in September 2026.
All Employees, Manufacturing
Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED: U.S. manufacturing jobs peaked at 19.55 million in June 1979, were 17.3 million in June 2000, fell to 11.5 million by June 2010, and stood at 12.65 million in September 2026.
