Rhode Island is an Auto State
19.6K Jobs
Powered by Rhode Island’s Auto Industry
Industry Impact
Every Job Tells a Story
Rhode Island’s auto industry supports an estimated 19,562 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.
49.4K
New Vehicles Sold
$69,350
Average labor income per auto job
$1.36B
Annual Labor Income
3%
Share of Rhode Island Jobs Supported
3%
of Economy
$2.32B
State GDP
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — Rhode Island, 2024.
Automaker Facilities
Built in Rhode Island
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port-Davisville | Volkswagen Group | Davisville | Rhode Island | Logistics |
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Tax Revenue Generation
$169.24M
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
3%
of total state tax revenue
$108.76M
Federal income taxes
$173.22M
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
$158.02M
New vehicle sales taxes
$38.13M
Parts & services sales tax
$7.19M
Corporate profits taxes
$92.44M
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.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Rhode Island’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Rhode Island, 2024.
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Employees
Volkswagen Group
Port-Davisville
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