Discover the impact of Swiss manufacturing in the United States
Switzerland is a major investor in the United States and a strong manufacturing partner. Swiss companies are active in machinery, automation, electrical engineering, precision technologies, pharmaceuticals, food production and advanced materials.
The numbers show the scale of this relationship:
- $352 billion in cumulative Swiss investment in the United States through 2023, making Switzerland the sixth-largest foreign investor.
- 399,100 U.S. jobs supported by Swiss affiliates.
- 189,000 American manufacturing jobs supported by Swiss affiliates— 7% of all U.S. manufacturing jobs supported by foreign-affiliated companies.
- Sixth-largest foreign employer in U.S. manufacturing.
- $131,100 average annual salary at Swiss affiliates—the highest among large investing countries.
- $14.7 billion invested in U.S. research and development—the highest of any foreign investing country.
More than 500 Swiss companies operate through over 4,000 affiliates across all 50 states. They strengthen American manufacturing, support local communities and connect U.S. customers with Swiss precision, innovation and expertise.Swiss companies are also investing in the workforce of the future through apprenticeships and partnerships with schools and community colleges.
The Swiss mechanical, electrical and metal industry—known as the MEM sector—has an export quota of approximately 75%, reflecting its global reach and technological strength.Explore the Swiss companies exhibiting at IMTS and discover how Switzerland is helping move American manufacturing forward.
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Figures are based on the latest available U.S. government data; reporting years vary by indicator.