Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency

Logistics

There are three things that make Jefferson County an ideal place for logistic businesses, and those include:

Crime rates that are lower than both the state and national averages, which means warehouses and distribution centers will be safe
A favorable location near the Canadian border
Proximity to major highways and airports
Wages for logistic workers that are up to 15% lower in some occupations

Median Hourly Wage of Logistic Workers
Standard Occupational Classification	Occupation	Capital/Northern New York NMA	New York	United States
53-3032	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$16.71	$19.75	$18.16
53-3033	Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	$12.48	$14.74	$13.77
53-7051	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$14.82	$15.46	$14.32

Source: BLS, 2010

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The Food Industry

Jefferson County’s unique characteristics, from market and materials access to stateside and international shipping routes, are synergistically aligned with the unique needs of food processors.