According to the United States Census Bureau, the current-carrying wire devices industry's 434 firms employed 39,973 workers in 2001, receiving a payroll of $1.28 billion.
Companies under SIC 3669 employed 25,000 workers in 1997
The industry is divided into six major categories: switches, wire connectors, convenience and power outlets, lamp holders, metal contacts, and other devices such as plug caps and connector bodies.
The current-carrying wiring devices industry is comprised of establishments principally engaged in manufacturing current-carrying wiring devices, primarily interior electrical components used to connect equipment to a power source.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the current-carrying wire devices industry's 434 firms employed 39,973 workers in 2001, receiving a payroll of $1.28 billion.
In 1986, some 24,700 people were employed by the industry
In 1987, some 60,300 people were employed by the industry
In 2000 the industry employed approximately 4,500 people.
In 2001 the number of workers remained relatively steady at 6,947. Average pay per hour for a production worker in 2001 was $16.52.
Semi-dress and work gloves made primarily of cloth are classified in SIC 2381
This industry employed 17,874 workers in 2000
According to the 2001 Annual Census of Manufactures, the specific segment of the industry covered by SIC 3493: Steel Springs, Except Wire employed 5,400 people and had a payroll of $201 million.
According to the 2001 Annual Census of Manufactures, the specific segment of the industry covered by SIC 3493: Steel Springs, Except Wire employed 5,400 people and had a payroll of $201 million.