By defining the mobility industry and its significant impact on the state’s economy, we can better understand and harness its potential to create solutions to congestion, emissions, safety, and equity.
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“The continuous transformation of automotive to a new mobility industry is an economic benefit to individual Michiganders, our Region, and the state. Michigan must position itself to capitalize on the economic opportunity of mobility and lead with technology that solves global issues. We must utilize the auto industry as a platform for diversification, with mobility leading to an expansion of data science, robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation that positions Michigan for sustained economic growth.”
-Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director, MichAuto; Vice President, Automotive and Mobility Initiatives, Detroit Regional Chamber
An Essential Contribution
According to the MichAuto Economic Contribution report, Michigan’s mobility industry totaled an economic output of $348 billion in 2022, representing 27% of Michigan’s gross state product.
More than 1.2 million jobs are either directly or indirectly tied to the industry. This is more than 20% of Michigan’s private-sector jobs. These are also some of the highest-paying jobs in our state. The average compensation for a worker in the industry is $71,547.
Defining Mobility
For the purposes of this report, the mobility industry refers to the production and distribution of goods and provision of services that support the movement of people and products. While this is a broad definition, it represents the reality of mobility—a wide-ranging industry that requires significant resources. Some resources are apparent, such as automobiles and airplanes, but others, such as telecommunication services and insurance, are not prominently discussed as core to the mobility industry. While definitions have typically focused on more widely recognized sectors—such as autonomous vehicles, connectivity, electrification, and smart mobility—inclusion of those less apparent but relevant sectors is essential to capturing a more comprehensive view of the industry’s contributions.
For the previous contribution study, a workgroup of industry experts was selected to determine which six-digit NAICS codes should be included as part of the mobility industry definition. For this report, MichAuto and PSC broadened the previous definition by identifying relevant industries for addition in these key areas: battery, composite materials, and semiconductor manufacturing; infrastructure and technology; and professional and technical services.
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