IN THE SPOTLIGHT 2020 ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT 2021 ESSENTIAL FACTS ABOUT ESA POLICY POSITIONS STATE IMPACT NEWS & RESOURCES THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY 2020 Economic Impact Report The U.S. video game industry generates $90 billion in annual economic output while supporting nearly 429,000 jobs in all 50 states. Download the 2020 Economic Impact Report The U.S. video game industry generated $90.3 billion in annual economic output in 2019 while supporting nearly 429,000 U.S. jobs. The latter number includes about 143,000 people directly employed by the video game industry, averaging over $121,000 in annual compensation. Additionally, video game industry-related activity generated $12.6 billion in federal, state and local taxes, annually. These are among several key findings from “Video Games in the 21st Century: The 2020 Economic Impact Report,” a review of the industry and its wide-ranging impacts, which you can read here. Explore the impact of the video game industry in your state on the interactive map below. Find the Video Game Industry's Impact in Your State IN THE SPOTLIGHT Thought Leadership and Perspectives Comprehensive Industry Research E3 ESA Foundation OUR POLICIES Digital Wellness Esports First Amendment Immigration In-Game Purchases Intellectual Property Privacy Right to Repair Subscription Services Trade Policy Trust and Safety Violence ABOUT ESA Who We Are Membership Join Our Team QUICK LINKS ESRB Essential Facts Industry Impact By State ESA Foundation Media Kit E3 Get in Touch! ADDRESS Entertainment Software Association 601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Email Us JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Email* PRIVACY POLICY STAY CONNECTED Copyright © 2021 Entertainment Software Association. Web design by Social Driver Home Privacy Policy Terms of Use Contact We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Cookie settings Accept