Made In Minnesota -- Manufactured in Redwood County

In the last 10 years, from 2011-2021, Manufacturing in Redwood County has done remarkably well, growing 44.3% compared to an overall decline in jobs across the county. Redwood County Manufacturing employment grew more than 10 times faster than statewide (+4%). The substantial growth at local manufacturers added 370 additional jobs over the ten year period and has expanded every year since 2013. Of the additional 370 manufacturing jobs in Redwood County, Food Manufacturers added 99 jobs and machinery Manufacturers added 77 jobs. The remaining job growth is spread out across a variety of types of manufacturing facilities in the county.

Wages in Manufacturing averaged $51,844 in 2021, an 8% increase from a year prior and twice as fast as the increase across the broader economy. Average wages for Manufacturing is almost $6,200 more than the average across all industries in Redwood County ($45,656).

Our industries include:

  • Wood Product Manufacturing
  • Jonti Craft
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Electronic Signboard Manufacturing
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
  • Farm Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing
  • Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing

 

  

 

Here is a summary of our Industry Cluster in Redwood County: Link to Complete Report