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October is Manufacturing Month

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Volusia County Economic Development

October 02, 2025

Volusia County Manufacturing Facts. Total firms is 515+. Employment is 11,500+. The average salary is $62,555. $1.6 billion contributed to our GDP. Exports for the MSA area in 2023 were $419 million. What's Made in Volusia County? Aviation & Aerospace Products; Boats & Watercraft; Computer & Electronic Products; Construction Materials; Defense Guidance Products; Electrical Components; Fabricated Metal Parts; Food & Pet Products; Furniture & Mattresses; Laboratory Equipment; Surgical & Medical Instruments; Machined Parts; Oceanic Instrumentation; Parachutes & Skydiving Products; Personal Care; Products; Plastic & Resin Components; Pumps & Fluid Handling Products; Sunglasses; Specialty Chemicals; Sporting & Athletic Goods, and Transportation Equipment.

For the month of October, we celebrate Manufacturing Month and the importance of U.S. manufacturing innovation and ingenuity to the U.S. economy. The manufacturing sector is an ever-evolving ecosystem that contributes $2.9 trillion to the U.S. economy, employs nearly 12.9 million American workers, and accounts for 11% of the nation’s GDP.

In Volusia County, there are more than 500 manufacturing firms that contribute $1.6 billion or 6% to our GDP and employ more than 11,500 individuals. With an average salary of $62,555, opportunities are plentiful for a career in manufacturing in Volusia County.

We applaud manufacturers for their innovation, job creation and contributions that strengthen our region and quality of life. Learn More.

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