North Dakota is an Auto State
20.9K Jobs
Powered by North Dakota’s Auto Industry
Industry Impact
Every Job Tells a Story
North Dakota’s auto industry supports an estimated 20,908 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.
37.8K
New Vehicles Sold
$67,754
Average labor income per auto job
$1.42B
Annual Labor Income
4%
Share of North Dakota Jobs Supported
3%
of Economy
$2.28B
State GDP
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — North Dakota, 2024.
Automaker Facilities
Built in North Dakota
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Activity at Ports
North Dakota’s Auto Trade Footprint
North Dakota ports moved $1.65B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Canada. Past-decade totals reach $14.08B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$442.18M
Vehicles & parts entering ND ports
$1.21B
Vehicles & parts shipped from ND ports
Past Decade Totals
$3.56B
Vehicles & parts entering ND ports
$10.52B
Vehicles & parts shipped from ND ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — North Dakota ports of entry, 2024.
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