Illinois

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$135.5 Billion
Value added to the economy comprising 11.1% of Illinois GDP
566.2K
People employed by more than 12.0k Illinois manufacturers
$116,244
Average annual earnings for MFG employees vs $87,638 non-farm average
$73.8 Billion
worth of goods exported from Illinois in 2025
Top Export Destinations:

1. Canada$20.5 Billion
2. Mexico$11.3 Billion
3. Australia$4.7 Billion
4. Germany$4.3 Billion
5. Netherlands$3.4 Billion