Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing
NAICS Code: 331400
BLS projects Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing to grow +1.8% through 2034 - 0.6 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 41% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
1.8% Top 59% higher than 41% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: 37.6% mean employer AI exposure across 7 tracked public companies .
Employment change is near the industry median, yet the sector has a large tracked public-company set - the grade mix below is the more distinctive signal on this page.
NAICS 331400 · 62,500 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 Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing. 7 companies scored · mean AI exposure 37.6%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Alcoa Corp | B |
| Belden Inc. | B |
| Century Aluminum Co | B |
| Constellium SE | B |
| Corning Inc /Ny | B |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | B |
| Mueller Industries Inc | B |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing (NAICS 331400) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing | 62,500 | +1.8% |
| Independent artists, writers, and performers | 62,200 | -1.5% |
| Water, sewage and other systems | 62,100 | -0.1% |
| Household appliance manufacturing | 60,100 | -7.5% |
| Nonscheduled air transportation | 59,900 | +5.9% |
| Steel product manufacturing from purchased steel | 59,800 | +1.9% |
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 Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing?
As of 2024, the Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing industry employs approximately 62,500 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing growing or declining?
The Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing industry is projected to grow by 1.8% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +1,100 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing?
7 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing. Sample names include Alcoa Corp, Belden Inc., Century Aluminum Co. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing industry?
Among 7 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 Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing. 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