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 |
Explore Facilities
See a List of All Facilities Across Rhode Island.
Activity at Ports
Rhode Island’s Auto Trade Footprint
Rhode Island ports moved $7.09B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Dominican Republic. Past-decade totals reach $63.89B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$6.92B
Vehicles & parts entering RI ports
$165.99M
Vehicles & parts shipped from RI ports
Past Decade Totals
$63.07B
Vehicles & parts entering RI ports
$819.86M
Vehicles & parts shipped from RI ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Rhode Island ports of entry, 2024.
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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