Manufacturing
Highland is known for its homegrown industries, strong work ethic and entrepreneurship. With several well known corporate facilities located here, your facility is sure to be a good fit.
Highland, Illinois is a prime choice for manufacturing operations:
- Pulling from surrounding counties, Highland offers a combined labor force of over 1 million
- Provides an abundant supply of reliable electricity at low costs
- Has high speed data, voice, internet and video services readily accessible
- Multiple sites and buildings available
- 18 colleges, universities, and vocational institutions within a 40 mile radius to ensure your labor force is adequately and properly trained
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Manufacturing |
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Occupation Code |
Occupation Title |
Employment |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual |
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11-3051 |
Industrial Production Managers |
980 |
$44.73 |
$93,040 |
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11-9021 |
Construction Managers |
1,780 |
$42.17 |
$87,710 |
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17-2112 |
Industrial Engineers |
1,800 |
$37.14 |
$77,250 |
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17-2141 |
Mechanical Engineers |
1,710 |
$35.94 |
$74,750 |
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51-4041 |
Machinists |
4,150 |
$20.91 |
$43,480 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2009 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage estimates. St. Louis MSA includes Illinois counties of: Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, and St. Claire; and Missouri counties of: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren, and Washington.



