Amazon has invested more than $17 billion in Pennsylvania since 2010, report says

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Amazon has invested $17 billion in Pennsylvania over the past decade, according to a recent report.

As part of its 2021 Economic Impact Report, Amazon said it has created more than 25,000 jobs that pay $15 per hour and has contributed $16 billion to the state’s gross domestic product since 2010.

“Recovering from this pandemic, positioning our state’s economy for continued economic growth, and improving opportunity for all require a strong private sector that invests in innovation, its workers, and the community,” said Gene Barr, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. “As this report makes clear, Amazon has made substantial commitments to Pennsylvania, and we look forward to working with them, our members, and leading policymakers to continue to build upon these significant investments in our local communities.”

Nationally, the company has invested more than $530 billion. The $17 billion investment into Pennsylvania puts the state in the top 10 of state investments by the company.

Amazon said that in addition to its physical operations and fulfillment network, cloud infrastructure, and retail locations, the company has also invested significantly into its employees, paying more than $160 billion in compensation to its U.S. workforce. Amazon employees start at $15 per hour and have access to industry-leading benefits, including healthcare, 401k plans, and career skills training programs.

“From Philadelphia to Harrisburg to Pittsburgh and everywhere in between, Amazon is proud to provide good jobs to thousands of Pennsylvanians while boosting the overall state economy,” said Maura Kennedy, Economic Development Manager for Pennsylvania at Amazon. “Amazon’s success and ongoing expansion efforts in the Keystone State is a tribute to the diverse and skilled workers that call Pennsylvania home, and I look forward to seeing our continued growth for years to come.”

Produced by economists Keystone Strategy, the report analyzed the company’s 2020 U.S. investments, including infrastructure and compensation. The report also looked at the role Amazon has played in creating more than 39,000 indirect jobs across the state, including those in construction, transportation, retail, healthcare, food services, and more.