Natural Gas and Oil Fuels Ohio’s Economy and Workforce
351000
Oil & gas jobs
$25 Billion
In oil & gas wages
$55 Billion
Contribution to OH’s economy (2021)
Oil & Gas in the Buckeye State.
Ohio’s natural gas and oil supports more than 351,000 jobs, provides over $25 billion in wages and contributes more than $55 billion to the state’s economy.
America’s natural gas and oil powers every sector of the U.S. economy and reaches every facet of our lives, from heating our homes and fueling transportation to supporting the manufacture of products we use every single day. Across the country, 10.8 million jobs are supported by U.S. natural gas and oil, which represents 5.4% of the nation’s total employment.
From petroleum engineers and truck drivers to contractors and manufacturers, America’s natural gas and oil supports a wide range of jobs across the state of Ohio.
Research shows that every direct job in the natural gas and oil industry generates an additional 3.9 jobs in Ohio.
Jobs Supported by the Industry
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Over $25 Billion in Wages
Good jobs mean community-supporting wages that are spent on homes, at local restaurants, car dealerships and small businesses.
More than $55 Billion in Economic Impact
Industry activity boosts manufacturing, logistics, banking and construction among dozens of other economic sectors.
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