The U.S. alcohol and wine industry significantly contributes to the nation's economy, supporting millions of jobs across various sectors. Here's an overview of employment figures within this industry:
Overall Alcohol Beverage Industry:
Total Employment: The alcohol beverage industry sustains over 4 million jobs nationwide.
Tax Contributions: This sector generates nearly $70 billion in annual tax revenue.
Wine Industry:
Direct Employment: The wine industry directly employs approximately 1,007,459 people.
Ancillary Employment: Suppliers and ancillary industries related to wine production and distribution support an additional 364,234 jobs.
Total Employment Impact: In total, the wine industry supports around 1.84 million jobs across the country.
Beer Industry:
Total Employment: The beer industry supports nearly 2.4 million American jobs.
Economic Contribution: It contributes more than $409 billion to the U.S. economy.
Distillery Industry:
Employment Growth: From 2001 to 2021, the distillery industry added 14,786 jobs, marking a 214% increase over two decades.
Total Employment: As of 2021, the distillery sector employed over 21,700 individuals.
Retail Sector (Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores):
Employment Figures: As of 2024, there were 207,774 people employed in beer, wine, and liquor stores across the U.S.
Economic Impact: In 2018, beer, wine, and spirits retailers created approximately 2.03 million jobs and had a direct economic impact of over $122.63 billion.
