How is North Carolina's economy affected by

biotechnology?

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.