Electric lighting equipment manufacturing
NAICS Code: 335100
BLS projects Electric lighting equipment manufacturing to contract -12.3% through 2034 - 14.7 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 6% of them. It ranks among the contracting industries projected through 2034.
Where Electric lighting equipment manufacturing sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Electric lighting equipment manufacturing sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-12.3% Top 94% higher than 6% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: 37.6% mean employer AI exposure across 86 tracked public companies .
BLS projects contraction even though many public companies still map to this sector - read employer grades as residual corporate exposure, not proof the industry will keep the same staffing footprint.
NAICS 335100 · 34,500 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Electric lighting equipment manufacturing.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Electric lighting equipment manufacturing. 86 companies scored · mean AI exposure 37.6%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Acuity Inc. (De) | B |
| Agco Corp /De | B |
| Amprius Technologies, Inc. | B |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | B |
| Astronics Corp | B |
| ATS Corp /ATS | B |
| Baker Hughes Co | B |
| Bloom Energy Corp | B |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Electric lighting equipment manufacturing shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Electric lighting equipment manufacturing (NAICS 335100) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear electric power generation | 38,200 | -17.6% |
| Land subdivision | 37,100 | +1.7% |
| Pipeline transportation of natural gas | 35,200 | +5.5% |
| Electric lighting equipment manufacturing | 34,500 | -12.3% |
| Seafood product preparation and packaging | 31,500 | -2.5% |
| Agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures | 31,100 | +10.3% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Electric lighting equipment manufacturing?
As of 2024, the Electric lighting equipment manufacturing industry employs approximately 34,500 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Electric lighting equipment manufacturing growing or declining?
The Electric lighting equipment manufacturing industry is projected to decline by 12.3% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -4,300 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Electric lighting equipment manufacturing?
86 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Electric lighting equipment manufacturing. Sample names include Acuity Inc. (De), Agco Corp /De, Amprius Technologies, Inc.. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Electric lighting equipment manufacturing industry?
Among 86 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 37.6% (most common grade B). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Electric lighting equipment manufacturing. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts