Making It

The nation’s top technology region, based around San Jose, ranks fifth among the most productive manufacturing sectors. Several areas in Texas and part of Wisconsin also rank high in tech manufacturing. Top 10 manufacturing areas in the U.S.:

Rank: 1.

Region: Kokomo, Ind.

Main industries: Autos and auto parts

Rank: 2

Region: Detroit

Main industries: Autos, metalworking and machinery

Rank: 3

Region: Wilmington, Del./Newark, Md.

Main industries: Chemicals, autos and food

Rank: 4

Region: Houston Chemicals

Main industries: oil, gas, aerospace and electronics

Rank: 5

Region: San Jose Electronics

Main industries: semiconductors and software

Rank: 6

Region: Flint, Mich.

Main industries:

Autos and auto components

Rank: 7

Region: Elkhart-Goshen, Ind.

Main industries:

Recreational vehicles, manufactured homes

Rank: 8

Region: Chicago

Main industries:

Industrial machinery, fabricated metals and food

Rank: 9

Region: Austin-San Marcos, Texas

Main industries:

Semiconductors and software

Rank: 10

Region: Janesville-Beloit, Wis.

Main industries:

Autos, trucks and auto parts

* Source: Industry Week