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”The City of Highland has always taken a proactive approach to community development. It is clear that the City of Highland is making a concerted effort to help existing business, as well as to encourage new business and industry to locate in Highland.“ - Rob Bowman, President and CEO - Terra Properties, Inc.

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Manufacturing

Highland is known for its homegrown industries, strong work ethic, and entrepreneurship. With several well known corporate companies located here, your facility is sure to be a good fit.

Highland, Illinois is a prime choice for manufacturing operations:

  • *Pulling from surrounding counties, Highland offers a combined labor force of over 1 million
  • *An abundant supply of reliable electricity at low costs
  • *Has high speed data, voice, internet and video services readily accessible
  • *Multiple sites and buildings available
  • *18 colleges, universities, and vocational institutions within a 40 mile radius to ensure your labor force is adequately and properly trained

Manufacturing

Occupation Code

Occupation Title

Employment

Mean Hourly

Mean Annual

11-3051

Industrial Production Managers

1,770

$49.48

$102,970

11-9021

Construction Managers

1,950

$48.68

$101,260

17-2112

Industrial Engineers

2,540

$43.39

$90,250

17-2141

Mechanical Engineers

2,170

$40.75

$84,760

51-4041

Machinists

3,680

$22.40

$46,580

Source:  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2015 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage estimates. St. Louis MSA includes Illinois counties of: Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, and St. Claire; and Missouri counties of: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren, and Washington.

 

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