Skip to Main Content

Tobacco Products Industry Workers

Employment Prospects

Employers

Approximately 10,620 people are employed in the tobacco manufacturing industry. Most jobs in this industry are located in factories close to tobacco-growing regions, especially in the South and Southeast. The U.S. tobacco industry is primarily located in the southeastern states of North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Many cigar factories are in Florida and Pennsylvania.

Starting Out

Job seekers should apply in person at local tobacco products factories that may be hiring new workers. Leads for specific job openings may be located through the local offices of the state employment service and through union locals. Employment Web sites and newspaper classified ads may also carry listings of available jobs.

Related Professions