TUCKER, Ga. — How many jobs are supported by the U.S. poultry industry?
More than 2.3 million jobs, which generate over $177 billion in wages, and that are contributing about $800 billion in economic activity.
These statistics are from a newly updated economic impact study released by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and the United Egg Producers.
“The U.S. poultry industry continues to demonstrate its tremendous value to the national, state and local agriculture and food production communities’ economy through the production of affordable, high-quality protein and the millions of jobs it supports nationwide,” Nath Morris, USPOULTRY president, said in the announcement.
“These findings highlight the industry’s growing economic contributions and its vital role in supporting American workers, businesses and communities,” Morris added.
The results of this study show that the U.S. poultry industry’s contributions to the country’s economy continue to be on the rise. In comparison to two years ago, there are about 307,000 more jobs that provide an additional $135.9 billion in economic activity.
In specific numbers, the study shows the national poultry industry provides 2,319,443 jobs; $177.1 billion in wages; $799.5 billion in economic activity; with $74.5 billion in government revenue. Since 2024, there has been a $44.4 billion increase in wages and an additional $20.5 billion in government revenue.
“These gains underscore the poultry industry’s expanding economic footprint and its vital role in supporting American workers, businesses and communities nationwide,” the associations said in the release.
Breaking the economic study into the industry segments of chicken, turkey and eggs, it notes:
- Chicken
The chicken industry segment provides 1,555,821 jobs, generates $118.7 billion in wages, $532.9 billion in economic activity, with $49.5 billion in government revenue.
“Since the 2024 study, the chicken industry supports nearly 180,000 additional jobs, generates $27.8 billion more in wages and contributes an additional $83.4 billion in economic activity,” the announcement said. “These gains represent approximately 13 percent growth in employment, 31 percent in wages, 19 percent in economic activity and 35 percent in government revenue.”
- Turkey
The turkey industry segment provides 504,000 jobs; generates $38.5 billion in wages; $172.5 billion in economic activity, with $16.1 billion in government revenue.
“Since the 2024 study, the turkey industry supports nearly 80,000 additional jobs, generates approximately $10 billion more in wages and contributes more than $30 billion in additional economic activity,” the release noted.
- Eggs
The egg industry segment provides 182,000 jobs; generates $13.9 billion in wages; $64.9 billion in economic activity, with $6.3 billion in government revenue.
“Since the 2024 study, the egg industry supports approximately 18,000 additional jobs, generates $3.4 billion more in wages and contributes an additional $6.7 billion in economic activity,” the associations added. “These gains represent approximately 11 percent growth in employment, 32 percent in wages, 12 percent in economic activity and 35 percent in government revenue.”
This economic impact data can be obtained on several websites focused on the industry segments. For more information, visit www.poultryfeedsamerica.org; www.chickenfeedsamerica.org; www.turkeyfeedsamerica.org; and www.eggsfeedamerica.org.
