The biotechnology sector in North Carolina directly employs 53,200 workers, generates an additional 127,000 jobs in the state through the multiplier effect, for a total employment impact of over 180,000 jobs. Over $9.4 billion in North Carolinians’ wages and salaries is generated by biotech.
Biotechnology generates $45.8 billion in total North Carolina business volume and $1.44 billion in state and local taxes.
