Key Industries
Key Industries
Durham enjoys a vibrant, diverse, and healthy economy. We have a growing population (approximately 100 people move daily to the Durham-Raleigh CMSA), a well-educated workforce (54.7% have a bachelor’s degree or higher locally, 20% higher than the national average), and the highest average private sector wages in the entire State ($90,727).
Durham excels because we have a remarkable, well-educated, and innovative workforce that supports a strong collaborative environment between education, industry, and government. We believe this presents a distinct competitive advantage for all industries. And while many industries are represented in Durham County, the most notable ones are highlighted below.
