118.0K Jobs
Powered by Maryland’s Auto Industry
Industry Impact
Every Job Tells a Story
Maryland’s auto industry supports an estimated 118,026 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.
284.2K
New Vehicles Sold
$73,546
Average labor income per auto job
$8.68B
Annual Labor Income
3%
Share of Maryland Jobs Supported
3%
of Economy
$15.39B
State GDP
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — Maryland, 2024.
Automaker Facilities
Built in Maryland
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Region - Zone 2 DC (DCA) | Subaru | Baltimore | Maryland | Offices & Training Centers |
| Subaru Service Training Center - Washington DC | Subaru | Frederick | Maryland | Offices & Training Centers |
| Mazda Port Facility | Mazda | Baltimore | Maryland | Logistics |
| Mercedes-Benz USA | Mercedes-Benz | Baltimore | Maryland | Logistics |
| Port - Baltimore, MD | Subaru | Baltimore | Maryland | Logistics |
| Port-Baltimore | Volkswagen Group | Baltimore | Maryland | Logistics |
| BMW of North America Vehicle Distribution Center | BMW Group | Baltimore | Maryland | Other |
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Vehicles Sold
284.2K
2024 Vehicle Sales
$11.76B
The average age of Maryland vehicles is 12.2 years
Compared to the national average of 12.2 years
Source: Compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility, sales figures represent new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024; average age compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility, vehicles in operation as of December 31, 2024; New vehicle sales revenue derived from NADA Data.
New vehicle purchases and registrations
284.2K
new vehicles sold across Maryland in 2024
Purchases ByBody Style
- 169.2K UVs (59.55%)
- 59.8K Cars (21.04%)
- 36.0K Pickups (12.67%)
- 19.2K Vans/Minivans (6.74%)
Purchases ByPowertrain
- 250.3K ICE / Hybrid (88.05%)
- 26.2K Electric (9.22%)
- 7.8K Plug-in Hybrid (2.73%)
5.12M
vehicles registered across Maryland in 2024
Registrations ByBody Style
- 2.02M UVs (40.29%)
- 1.91M Cars (38.23%)
- 732.3K Pickups (14.64%)
- 342.3K Vans/Minivans (6.84%)
Registrations ByPowertrain
- 4.99M ICE / Hybrid (97.48%)
- 93.8K Electric (1.83%)
- 34.9K Plug-in Hybrid (0.68%)
- 5 Fuel Cell (0.00%)
Source: Registration figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility as of December 31, 2024; new purchase figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility representing new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
Activity at Ports
Maryland’s Auto Trade Footprint
Maryland ports moved $25.04B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Australia. Past-decade totals reach $201.55B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$22.90B
Vehicles & parts entering MD ports
$2.14B
Vehicles & parts shipped from MD ports
Past Decade Totals
$167.96B
Vehicles & parts entering MD ports
$33.59B
Vehicles & parts shipped from MD ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Maryland ports of entry, 2024.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Maryland’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Maryland, 2024.
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49
Employees
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz USA
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47
Employees
BMW Group
BMW of North America Vehicle Distribution Center
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16
Employees
Subaru
Eastern Region - Zone 2 DC (DCA)
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6
Employees
Subaru
Port - Baltimore, MD
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