Idaho is an Auto State
45.8K Jobs
Powered by Idaho’s Auto Industry
Industry Impact
Every Job Tells a Story
Idaho’s auto industry supports an estimated 45,827 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.
72.2K
New Vehicles Sold
$66,674
Average labor income per auto job
$3.06B
Annual Labor Income
4%
Share of Idaho Jobs Supported
4%
of Economy
$4.88B
State GDP
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — Idaho, 2024.
Automaker Facilities
Built in Idaho
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Activity at Ports
Idaho’s Auto Trade Footprint
Idaho ports moved $138.42M in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Canada. Past-decade totals reach $1.30B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$29.23M
Vehicles & parts entering ID ports
$109.19M
Vehicles & parts shipped from ID ports
Past Decade Totals
$426.27M
Vehicles & parts entering ID ports
$869.13M
Vehicles & parts shipped from ID ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Idaho ports of entry, 2024.
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