164.9K Jobs
Powered by Alabama’s Auto Industry
Industry Impact
Every Job Tells a Story
Alabama’s auto industry supports an estimated 164,898 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.
202.0K
New Vehicles Sold
$65,875
Average labor income per auto job
$10.86B
Annual Labor Income
6%
Share of Alabama Jobs Supported
7%
of Economy
$19.86B
State GDP
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — Alabama, 2024.
Automaker Facilities
Built in Alabama
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Auto Plant | Honda | Lincoln | Alabama | Assembly |
| Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC | Hyundai | Montgomery | Alabama | Assembly |
| Mazda Manufacturing Facility | Mazda | Huntsville | Alabama | Assembly |
| Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A. | Toyota | Madison | Alabama | Assembly |
| Mercedes-Benz US International | Mercedes-Benz | Vance | Alabama | Assembly |
| TMMAL | Toyota | Huntsville | Alabama | Assembly |
| Magna Operations | Magna | Birmingham | Alabama | Parts Manufacturing |
| Mercedes-Benz US International | Mercedes-Benz | Woodstock | Alabama | Parts Manufacturing |
| Yuma Desert Proving Ground | General Motors Company | Lincoln | Alabama | R&D / Engineering |
| Mercedes-Benz USA | Mercedes-Benz | Vance | Alabama | Logistics |
| Mercedes-Benz USA | Mercedes-Benz | Vance | Alabama | Logistics |
Explore Facilities
See a List of All Facilities Across Alabama.
Activity at Ports
Alabama’s Auto Trade Footprint
Alabama ports moved $1.67B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Germany. Past-decade totals reach $10.05B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$1.65B
Vehicles & parts entering AL ports
$18.80M
Vehicles & parts shipped from AL ports
Past Decade Totals
$9.87B
Vehicles & parts entering AL ports
$179.20M
Vehicles & parts shipped from AL ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Alabama ports of entry, 2024.
Consumers
70% of Alabama households own their homes, and 80% of workers drive alone to work.
Median Household Income
$62.2K
Owner Occupied Housing
70%
Rental Occupied Housing
30%
Commutingto Work
- Drove Alone to Work (80%)
- Worked from Home (9%)
- Carpooled (8%)
- Other (3%)
- Public Transit (0%)
HousingType
- Single-Family (69%)
- Mobile / RV / Boat (12%)
- 20+ Unit Buildings (5%)
- 2-4 Units (5%)
- 5-9 Units (4%)
- 10-19 Units (3%)
- 1-Unit (Attached) (2%)
Source: Figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2023.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Alabama’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Alabama, 2024.
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6,300
Employees
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz US International
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5,000
Employees
Honda
Alabama Auto Plant
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4,000
Employees
Toyota
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A.
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3,000
Employees
Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC
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