§1The market
The Jacksonville, FL metropolitan statistical area had 10 private wood container and pallet manufacturing establishments (NAICS 321920) in the 2024 QCEW annual average, 9% of Florida's 106. Among the 128 metro areas with at least five such plants, it ranks 54th by count.
That is up from 7 in 2020 (+42.9%).
BLS disclosed employment of 45 for 2023, with average annual pay of $47,587, against $53,743 statewide and $52,196 nationally.
6 sawmill establishments (NAICS 321113) were also counted in the metro in 2024.
Diesel in the Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) region averaged $5.744 a gallon in October 2026 (EIA), the freight context for deliveries here.
§2By year
| Year | Plants | Employment | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | 81 | $38,117 |
| 2021 | 7 | 86 | $42,355 |
| 2022 | 8 | 67 | $43,591 |
| 2023 | 10 | 45 | $47,587 |
| 2024 | 10 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
BLS had not published 2025 metro-area figures when this page was built; state pages carry 2025.
§3Buying here
With 10 plants, the Jacksonville, FL area has a small local field; invite bidders from the wider state as well, and compare delivered cost, not price at the plant. An establishment is a location, not a company, so two plants may belong to one supplier.
Other metro areas in Florida: Miami, FL (29), Tampa, FL (18), Lakeland, FL (12), Orlando, FL (12).