Marshall County’s agricultural-based economy has given way to a variety of income sources from manufacturing, services, retail, government, and construction businesses.
- Today, 8% of the population is employed in management.
- 10% of the employed population are in sales.
- Another 10% are in production.
- Approximately 10% of employees work in transportation/moving
- Another 15% as office workers and administrators.
Leading Manufacturing Employers in Marshall County
- Thomas and Betts Corporation employs 331 individuals, manufacturing electrical and heating products.
- Parker Hannifin/Racor Division employs 127 people and manufactures machinery.
- Hunter Fan Company is a wholesale trade facility that employs 120 people.
- Carrier Corporation manufactures air conditioning and warm air heating equipment. It employs 115 people.
- KP Building Products has 100 employees that manufactures plastics and rubber products including aluminum and vinyl siding.
- Contract Fabricators, Inc. manufactures fabricated metal products and has 85 employees.
- Griffin, Inc., has 70 employees and retro-fits armored cars.
- Abby Manufacturing Co, II, Inc. employs a staff of 65 and fabricates metal.
- Maurey Manufacturing employs 50 people who manufacture mechanical power transmission equipment.
- Smith Transportation Equipment Inc, manufactures industrial trucks, tractors, trailers, and employs 42 people.
- Acme Brick Company employs a staff of 40 that manufactures concrete blocks and bricks.
- Pallet Source, Inc. manufactures wood containers and pallets and employs a staff of 40.
- Exel employs 90 people and provides logistics management.
Industries in Marshall County by NAICS Code
| NAICS Code | Industry | No. of Jobs | Earnings per Worker | Wages per Worker | Supplements | No. of Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 70 | $35,500.53 | $33,649.35 | $138,298 | 7 |
| 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | $40,573.79 | $40,573.79 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Utilities | 24 | $54,433.96 | $40,906.05 | $329,261 | 1 |
| 23 | Construction | 789 | $34,287.58 | $31,303.01 | $3,742,521 | 49 |
| 31 | Manufacturing | 10 | $32,674.24 | $26,778.27 | $67,829 | 1 |
| 32 | Manufacturing | 264 | $65,429.29 | $52,625.70 | $2,731,807 | 10 |
| 42 | Wholesale Trade | 134 | $42,657.10 | $38,603.80 | $823,202 | 12 |
| 44 | Retail Trade | 581 | $34,104.80 | $30,493.87 | $2,243,786 | 79 |
| 48 | Transportation and Warehousing | 342 | $54,041.14 | $48,326.28 | $2,330,694 | 19 |
| 51 | Information | 29 | $61,579.55 | $55,209.39 | $258,862 | 2 |
| 52 | Finance and Insurance | 263 | $56,490.04 | $49,256.45 | $1,997,784 | 28 |
| 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 77 | $40,698.86 | $36,037.18 | $416,525 | 15 |
| 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 94 | $35,539.47 | $34,574.84 | $203,375 | 10 |
| 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 464 | $27,032.91 | $24,989.15 | $2,194,246 | 17 |
| 61 | Educational Services (Private) | 695 | $15,245.85 | $14,146.41 | $1,385,076 | 2 |
| 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 671 | $44,570.60 | $38,747.98 | $4,506,071 | 31 |
| 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 38 | $17,203.20 | $16,373.37 | $46,187 | 6 |
| 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | 331 | $17,471.92 | $16,257.21 | $605,300 | 28 |
| 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 509 | $26,146.41 | $24,790.78 | $864,408 | 31 |
| 90 | Government | 1,440 | $48,146.30 | $36,990.01 | $14,032,950 | 45 |