In the second quarter of 1999, Indiana had 140 establishments that were primary producers of medical and biotech-related products, with a combined employment of 27,117 workers. The 1997 U.S. Economic Census permits a detailed look at the medical device sector of the medical and biotech industry. Unfortunately, data on the pharmaceutical sector is not available at this time due to confidentiality restrictions.
Wages reflect second quarter only.
Annual wages may actually be higher as they will include wages for all quarters. Surgical and medical instruments and surgical appliances and supplies dominate the sector. Unfortunately, the number of workers employed by the electromedical devices manufacturers is difficult to isolate. Most manufacturers of electromedical devices are primarily electronics manufacturers and classified as such. Indiana s combined medical device sector, led by surgical appliances and supplies, is a major player in the national scene.