州汉密尔顿指数：大多数州在先进工业方面表现不佳

MEGHAN OSTERTAG |MAY 2025 Innovation-driven production is key to reclaiming U.S. dominance on the international stage. Yet,all but a few U.S. state economies are less concentrated in advanced industries than the worldaverage—and only one is ahead of China. KEY TAKEAWAYS Washington, Virginia, and Indiana rank highest in the 2025State Hamilton Index,while Wyoming, Louisiana, and Hawaii are the worst performers. Thirty-one states and the District of Columbia underperform in advanced industries.Strengthening these industries nationwide is critical to economic growth and nationalsecurity, especially in the face of rising competition from China. Only four states outperform the global average in advanced industries, underscoringthe need for all states, including top performers, to focus on building strategicsectors. Most advanced industries are geographically concentrated in just a few states (e.g.,biotech in Massachusetts and aerospace in Kansas). Targeted growth efforts such asregional technology hubs can reduce national dependence on these states. Strengthening America’s advanced industries will require policies that combinefederal funding with state-level specialization—such as technology grant programssimilar to the CHIPS Act. China is more specialized in Hamilton industries than are 98 percent of U.S. states.States must stop subsidizing Chinese firms with taxpayer dollars and instead focus onattracting foreign investment from allied nations. itif.org CONTENTS Key Takeaways ................................................................................................................. 1Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4Methodology ................................................................................................................. 6Findings .......................................................................................................................... 7Specialization Rankings ................................................................................................. 7Industry Profiles ............................................................................................................. 11IT and Information Services .......................................................................................... 11Electrical Equipment ................................................................................................... 20Motor Vehicles ............................................................................................................ 35Machinery and Equipment ............................................................................................ 42Computers, Electronics, and Optical Products ................................................................. 44Other Transportation .................................................................................................... 46Pharmaceuticals and Biotech........................................................................................ 53State Profiles ................................................................................................................. 58No. 1: Washington ....................................................................................................... 58No. 2: Virginia............................................................................................................. 60No. 3: Indiana............................................................................................................. 62No. 4: Michigan .......................................................................................................... 64No. 5: California.......................................................................................................... 66No. 6: Massachusetts................................................................................................... 68No. 7: Connecticut ...................................................................................................... 70No. 8: Kansas ............................................................................................................. 72No. 9: Iowa................................................................................................................. 74No. 10: Utah .............................................................................................................. 76No. 11: Wisconsin ....................................................................................................... 78No. 12: Kentucky ........................................................................................................ 80No. 13: Alabama ......................................................................................................... 82No. 14: New Hampshire ............................................................................................... 84No. 15