23.2K Jobs
Powered by Delaware’s Auto Industry
Industry Impact
Every Job Tells a Story
Delaware’s auto industry supports an estimated 23,194 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.
47.4K
New Vehicles Sold
$126,555
Average labor income per auto job
$2.94B
Annual Labor Income
4%
Share of Delaware Jobs Supported
5%
of Economy
$4.73B
State GDP
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — Delaware, 2024.
Automaker Facilities
Built in Delaware
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Honda Finance Corp. Office | Honda | Wilmington | Delaware | Offices & Training Centers |
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Tax Revenue Generation
$239.90M
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
4%
of total state tax revenue
$253.36M
Federal income taxes
$205.90M
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
—
New vehicle sales taxes
—
Parts & services sales tax
$22.70M
Corporate profits taxes
—
Used vehicle sales taxes
Source: Multi-industry contribution analysis of the economic impact of automotive manufacturing, selling, repairing, renting, and additional maintenance modeled using IMPLAN economic analysis data software, 2023 data year.
Activity at Ports
Delaware’s Auto Trade Footprint
Delaware ports moved $1.27B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to United Arab Emirates. Past-decade totals reach $11.83B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$188.49M
Vehicles & parts entering DE ports
$1.08B
Vehicles & parts shipped from DE ports
Past Decade Totals
$472.45M
Vehicles & parts entering DE ports
$11.35B
Vehicles & parts shipped from DE ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Delaware ports of entry, 2024.
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