Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing: NAICS 327
About the Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing subsector
The nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing subsector is part of the manufacturing sector.
The Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing subsector transforms mined or quarried nonmetallic minerals, such as sand, gravel, stone, clay, and refractory materials, into products for intermediate or final consumption. Processes used include grinding, mixing, cutting, shaping, and honing. Heat often is used in the process and chemicals are frequently mixed to change the composition, purity, and chemical properties for the intended product. For example, glass is produced by heating silica sand to the melting point (sometimes combined with cullet or recycled glass) and then drawn, floated, or blow molded to the desired shape or thickness. Refractory materials are heated and then formed into bricks or other shapes for use in industrial applications.
North American Industry Classification System
The nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing subsector consists of these industry groups:
- Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing: NAICS 3271
- Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing: NAICS 3272
- Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing: NAICS 3273
- Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing: NAICS 3274
- Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing: NAICS 3279
Workforce Statistics
This section provides information relating to employment and unemployment in nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing.
While most data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys, information on industry unemployment comes from a national survey of households.
The following tables present an overview of the industry including
the number of jobs,
the unemployment rate of those previously employed in the industry,
mass layoffs,
data for occupations common to the industry,
and projections of occupational employment change.
Employment, Unemployment, and Layoffs
(Source: Current Employment Statistics, Current Population Survey, Mass Layoff Statistics)
Extended Mass Layoffs
(Source: Mass Layoff Statistics)
Employment by Occupation
| Data series |
Employment,
2012 |
Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders |
14,850 |
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers |
12,780 |
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand |
11,240 |
Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic |
18,380 |
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer |
54,820 |
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
Projections
For projected (future) employment estimates, see the National Employment Matrix, which includes employment estimates by industry and occupation for nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing.
(Source: Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections)
Earnings and Hours
This section presents data on employee earnings and weekly hours.
The latest industry averages of hourly earnings and weekly hours are shown.
In addition, recent hourly and annual earnings are shown for occupations commonly found in nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing.
Earnings and Hours of All Employees
(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
Earnings and Hours of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees
(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
Earnings by Occupation
| Data series |
Wages, 2012 |
| Hourly |
Annual |
| Median |
Mean |
Median |
Mean |
Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders |
$15.49 |
$15.88 |
$32,230 |
$33,020 |
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers |
$25.60 |
$26.91 |
$53,260 |
$55,970 |
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand |
$12.74 |
$13.31 |
$26,500 |
$27,680 |
Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic |
$14.30 |
$14.88 |
$29,740 |
$30,960 |
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer |
$17.04 |
$17.87 |
$35,450 |
$37,170 |
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
Work-related Fatalities, Injuries, and Illnesses
This section presents data for the industry on the number of workplace fatalities and the rates of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing. An injury or illness is considered to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.
(Source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities)
Prices
This section provides industry-specific pricing information. The producer price index measures the percentage change in prices that domestic producers receive for goods and services. The prices included in the producer price index are from the first commercial transaction. The import price index reflects the percentage change in prices paid to foreign producers for their goods and services within the U.S., while the export price index measures the percentage change in prices received by U.S. producers for goods and services sold outside the U.S.
| Data series |
Back
data |
Feb.
2013 |
Mar.
2013 |
Apr.
2013 |
May
2013 |
Producer price index |
|
184.3 |
184.7 |
185.3 |
185.8 |
Percent change from previous month |
|
0.5% |
0.2% |
0.3% |
0.3% |
Import index |
|
129.0 |
128.9 |
129.0 |
129.0 |
Percent change from previous month |
|
-0.4% |
-0.1% |
0.1% |
0.0% |
Export index |
|
110.5 |
111.8 |
112.4 |
112.0 |
Percent change from previous month |
|
0.1% |
1.2% |
0.5% |
-0.4% |
(Source: Producer Price Indexes, International Price Program)
Workplace Trends
This section presents data on the number of establishments in nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing. Also included in this section is information on productivity, presented as the rate of change in output per hour of workers in the industry.
Establishments
(Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)
Productivity
(Source: Productivity and Costs)
Other BLS Resources
Career Guide to Industries
To learn about careers from an industry perspective, see the Career Guide to Industries.
Data extracted on:
June 18, 2013
