§1The market
The Canton-Massillon, OH metropolitan statistical area had 6 private wood container and pallet manufacturing establishments (NAICS 321920) in the 2024 QCEW annual average, 3% of Ohio's 193. Among the 128 metro areas with at least five such plants, it ranks 89th by count.
That is up from 5 in 2020 (+20.0%).
BLS disclosed employment of 103 for 2024, with average annual pay of $59,432, against $50,930 statewide and $53,506 nationally.
5 sawmill establishments (NAICS 321113) were also counted in the metro in 2024.
Diesel in the Midwest (PADD 2) region averaged $6.344 a gallon in October 2026 (EIA), the freight context for deliveries here.
§2By year
| Year | Plants | Employment | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 108 | $51,160 |
| 2021 | 6 | 113 | $54,444 |
| 2022 | 6 | 114 | $59,890 |
| 2023 | 6 | 108 | $68,762 |
| 2024 | 6 | 103 | $59,432 |
BLS had not published 2025 metro-area figures when this page was built; state pages carry 2025.
§3Buying here
With 6 plants, the Canton, OH 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 Ohio: Cleveland, OH (32), Cincinnati, OH (26), Columbus, OH (22), Akron, OH (6), Youngstown, OH (6), Lima, OH (5), Toledo, OH (5), Dayton, OH (5).