127.9K Jobs
Powered by Washington’s Auto Industry
Industry Impact
Every Job Tells a Story
Washington’s auto industry supports an estimated 127,917 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.
287.9K
New Vehicles Sold
$85,675
Average labor income per auto job
$10.96B
Annual Labor Income
3%
Share of Washington Jobs Supported
4%
of Economy
$28.19B
State GDP
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — Washington, 2024.
Automaker Facilities
Built in Washington
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America | Mercedes-Benz | Seattle | Washington | R&D / Engineering |
| Volkswagen Group Automotive Cloud | Volkswagen Group | Redmond | Washington | R&D / Engineering |
| GM Financial -- Seattle Branch Office | General Motors Company | Lynnwood | Washington | Offices & Training Centers |
| Kia Training Center | Kia | Kent | Washington | Offices & Training Centers |
| Mazda Training Center | Mazda | Kirkland | Washington | Offices & Training Centers |
| Mazda Training Center | Mazda | Kirkland | Washington | Offices & Training Centers |
| Seattle Regional Office | Ford Motor Company | Bellevue | Washington | Offices & Training Centers |
| Subaru Service Training Center - Seattle | Subaru | Shoreline | Washington | Offices & Training Centers |
| Mazda Port Facility | Mazda | Tacoma | Washington | Logistics |
| Port - Vancouver, WA | Subaru | Vancouver | Washington | Logistics |
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Tax Revenue Generation
$3.02B
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
8%
of total state tax revenue
$1.20B
Federal income taxes
$2.67B
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
$839.20M
New vehicle sales taxes
$202.51M
Parts & services sales tax
—
Corporate profits taxes
$490.94M
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.
Activity at Ports
Washington’s Auto Trade Footprint
Washington ports moved $16.17B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Canada. Past-decade totals reach $110.19B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$15.22B
Vehicles & parts entering WA ports
$954.71M
Vehicles & parts shipped from WA ports
Past Decade Totals
$97.35B
Vehicles & parts entering WA ports
$12.84B
Vehicles & parts shipped from WA ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Washington ports of entry, 2024.
Fueling
Washington’s Fueling Network
Gasoline still anchors the network statewide, with 2,447 public EV charging stations across Washington.
Gasoline Stations
2,856
EV Level 2 Charging Ports
4,938
EV DC Fast Charging Ports
1,461
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center — Washington, 2024.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Washington’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Washington, 2024.
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78
Employees
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America
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18
Employees
Ford Motor Company
Seattle Regional Office
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11
Employees
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group Automotive Cloud
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7
Employees
Subaru
Port - Vancouver, WA
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