OVERVIEW
An examination of the Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing (except Vehicles and Guided Missiles) industry's compensation data. This data is backed by ERI's extensive research using industry salary survey data.
Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing (except Vehicles and Guided Missiles) Industry's average salary is equal to the US average
Description
Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing (except Vehicles and Guided Missiles)
This industry group includes industries involved in small arms ammunition, non-small arms ammunition, and ordnance and accessories for small arms not elsewhere classified.
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Sub-Industries
Small Arms Ammunition
Learn MoreEstablishments in this industry are primarily engaged in manufacturing ammunition for small arms with a bore of 30 mm (1.18 inches) or less. Business functions in this category include the production of small arms ammunition and components (30 mm or 1.18 inches or less), bullet jackets and cores (30 mm or 1.18 inches or less), cartridge cases (30 mm or 1.18 inches or less), cartridges (30 mm or 1.18 inches or less), bullet cores (30 mm or 1.18 inches or less), paper shells (30 mm or 1.18 inches or less), pellets for pistols and air rifles, percussion caps for ammunition of 30 mm or 1.18 inches or less, small arms shells (30 mm or 1.18 inches or less), and BB shot.
Small Arms Manufacturing
Learn MoreEstablishments in this industry are primarily engaged in manufacturing small firearms with a bore of 30 mm (1.18 inches) or less, as well as their components. Additionally, this industry includes establishments that produce certain weapons exceeding 30 mm in bore size, provided they are designed to be carried and operated by an individual, such as grenade launchers and heavy field machine guns. However, establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing artillery and mortars with a bore greater than 30 mm are classified separately. Products within this industry include barrels, carbines, and complete firearms of 30 mm (1.18 inches) or less, as well as related components such as gun clips, cylinders, and magazines. Other products include grenade launchers, non-optical gun sights, and machine gun ammunition carts. Dart guns, excluding toys, are also part of this category.
Ordnance and Accessories Production
Learn MoreEstablishments in this industry are primarily engaged in manufacturing ordnance and accessories not classified elsewhere, including naval, aircraft, antiaircraft, tank, coast, and field artillery with a bore greater than 30 mm (1.18 inches), along with their components. This category excludes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing small arms and parts with a bore of 30 mm (1.18 inches) or less. Products within this industry include antisubmarine projectors, antitank rocket launchers, and artillery components for weaponry exceeding 30 mm (1.18 inches). Other products include artillery systems for aircraft, Bofors guns, cannons, and gun barrels with a bore greater than 30 mm (1.18 inches). Additionally, the industry covers the production of gun carriages for large artillery, catapult guns, and depth charge release pistols and projectors.
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