The lead battery industry annually contributes nearly $8.6 billion in labor income,$15 billion in gross domestic product (GDP), $35 billion in output or overall economic output, $3.01 billion in government revenue, and$850 million capital expenditures.
Economic ContributiUnited States Lead Battery Industry Segment Economic Contribution in 2023, EBP US, March 2025
The lead battery industry directly employs 28,050 workers and spends $2.5 billion annually on payroll. The average, per-worker salary among the lead battery industry is $81,600.
Economic ContributiUnited States Lead Battery Industry Segment Economic Contribution in 2023, EBP US, March 2025
In addition to direct employees, the lead battery industry supports 39,600 supplier jobs in a variety of industries and an additional 38,150 jobs from worker spending in different sectors.
Economic ContributiUnited States Lead Battery Industry Segment Economic Contribution in 2023, EBP US, March 2025
The lead battery industry creates a diverse mix of well-paying manufacturing and recycling jobs in 31 states. Battery Council International, March 2025


