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Manufacturing

Manufacturing is a vital industry for Frederick County. Our County is committed to providing the resources needed to assist in the development and growth of our manufacturing companies and to continue Maryland's 150 year-old manufacturing tradition.

Frederick County's Manufacturing Economic Impact (1st Quarter 2007)

Manufacturing represented approximately 7% of the private sector employment for Frederick County. There were a total of 188 manufacturing establishments employing 5,574 people paying $674 million in annual wages. The average annual wage per manufacturing worker was $52,832 (26% greater than the annual wage per worker in the private sector).

Frederick County Manufacturing Advantages

Frederick County’s strategic location
An enhanced market access
Excellent transportation network
An abundance of highly skilled and educated workforce
A nationally recognized educational system
Frederick County’s competitive tax structure
No business personal property tax
Fast Track Permitting assistance
Competitive development costs
Excellent state and local job training resources

Select Frederick County Manufacturers

The Frederick County Manufacturers Roundtable is a membership comprised of various manufacturing companies who meet monthly to discuss the opportunities that exist for local manufacturers and discuss issues to improve the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry in Frederick County.

The state of Maryland offers a competitive environment for manufacturers. There are approximately 4,054 manufacturing companies employing 132,044 people. The state of Maryland’s Department of Economic Development works closely with the Frederick County Office of Economic Development to provide financial assistance, training, site selection and educational and networking opportunities for our manufacturing companies.

Manufacturing Assistance Programs and Resources