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Data Centers & AIUnited StatesUpdated 27 Oct 2026

US Semiconductor Fab Construction Market 2026: size, data and top companies

The Semiconductor Industry Association counts more than $828.0 billion in announced private US semiconductor investments across over 160 projects in 30 states since 2020. Census data show construction spending on computer, electronic and electrical plants peaked at $126.4 billion at an annual rate in June 2024 and fell to $52.3 billion in August 2026.

Edited by the Stratum Market Research editorial team. Updated 27 Oct 2026.

Headline figure

828.0USD billion

Private US semiconductor ecosystem investments announced since 2020 (SIA)

US private construction spending, computer/electronic/electrical manufacturing, August of each year (seasonally adjusted annual rate, USD billion; 2026 preliminary)20192026 Semiconductor Industry Association, 22 Sep 2026

34.08 USD billion in grants

The Department of Commerce has announced $34.0787 billion in grant awards and up to $7.15 billion in loans to 36 companies across 53 projects.

Semiconductor Industry Association

525,000 jobs

SIA estimates the announced projects will create and support over 525,000 American jobs, including 122,000 construction jobs.

Semiconductor Industry Association

39 USD billion

The CHIPS and Science Act gave the Commerce Department $50 billion, including $39 billion for manufacturing incentives and $11 billion for research and development.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (CHIPS for America)
ChartUS private construction spending, computer/electronic/electrical manufacturing, August of each year (seasonally adjusted annual rate, USD billion; 2026 preliminary)
US private construction spending, computer/electronic/electrical manufacturing, August of each year (seasonally adjusted annual rate, USD billion; 2026 preliminary)037.5751121502019: 9.31 USD billion9.3120192020: 8.35 USD billion20202021: 10.9 USD billion20212022: 45.1 USD billion20222023: 101 USD billion20232024: 123 USD billion20242025: 95.4 USD billion20252026: 52.3 USD billion52.32026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Why this market is moving now

  • The 48D advanced manufacturing credit rises from 25% to 35% for qualified property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
  • Census construction spending on chip and electronics plants has fallen from a $126.4 billion annual rate in June 2024 to $52.3 billion in August 2026.
  • Commerce has announced $34.0787 billion in grants and up to $7.15 billion in loans across 53 projects.

Key figures

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FigureValueYearSource
Companies in the semiconductor ecosystem have announced over 160 projects across 30 states, totaling more than $828.0 billion in private investments since 2020.828.0 USD billion2026Semiconductor Industry Association
The Department of Commerce has announced $34.0787 billion in grant awards and up to $7.15 billion in loans to 36 companies across 53 projects.34.08 USD billion in grants2026Semiconductor Industry Association
SIA estimates the announced projects will create and support over 525,000 American jobs, including 122,000 construction jobs.525,000 jobs2026Semiconductor Industry Association
The CHIPS and Science Act gave the Commerce Department $50 billion, including $39 billion for manufacturing incentives and $11 billion for research and development.39 USD billion2022National Institute of Standards and Technology (CHIPS for America)
The Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (Section 48D) is 25% of the qualified investment for property placed in service through December 31, 2025, and 35% for qualified property placed in service thereafter.35 % tax credit2026Internal Revenue Service
Private construction spending on computer, electronic and electrical manufacturing plants was $52.3 billion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate in August 2026 (preliminary), down from $95.4 billion in August 2025.52.3 USD billion (SAAR)2026U.S. Census Bureau
The category's highest monthly reading in the Census series was $126.4 billion at an annual rate in June 2024.126.4 USD billion (SAAR)2024U.S. Census Bureau
Texas Instruments reported cash benefits of $469 million from the CHIPS Act investment tax credit in the 12 months ended September 30, 2026.469 USD million2026Texas Instruments Incorporated
Micron reported net capital expenditures of $27.37 billion for fiscal 2026 (gross $30.71 billion), with $3.32 billion of proceeds from government incentives.27.37 USD billion2026Micron Technology, Inc.

Companies to watch

Texas Instruments

Reported $469 million of CHIPS Act investment tax credit cash benefits in the 12 months to September 30, 2026.

Micron Technology

Net capital expenditures of $27.37 billion in fiscal 2026 (global).

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Frequently asked questions

How much has been invested in US semiconductor manufacturing?

The Semiconductor Industry Association counts more than $828.0 billion in announced private investments across over 160 projects in 30 states since 2020, as of September 22, 2026.

How much CHIPS Act money has been awarded?

Per SIA, Commerce has announced $34.0787 billion in grant awards and up to $7.15 billion in loans to 36 companies across 53 projects. The Act set aside $39 billion for manufacturing incentives.

What is the semiconductor investment tax credit?

Section 48D gives 25% of qualified investment for property placed in service through December 31, 2025, and 35% for property placed in service after that, per the IRS.

Is US fab construction spending rising or falling?

Census data show computer, electronic and electrical plant construction at a $52.3 billion annual rate in August 2026, down from a series high of $126.4 billion in June 2024.

How many jobs will the projects create?

SIA says the announced projects will create and support over 525,000 American jobs, including 122,000 construction jobs.

Sources and method

The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.

  1. Semiconductor Industry Association: America's Chip Resurgence: $828 Billion in Semiconductor Supply Chain Investments (2026-09-22)totaling more than $828.0 billion dollars in private investments—since 2020.
  2. Semiconductor Industry Association: America's Chip Resurgence: $828 Billion in Semiconductor Supply Chain Investments (2026-09-22)the Department of Commerce has announced $34.0787 billion in grant awards and up to $7.15 billion in loans to 36 companies across 53 projects.
  3. Semiconductor Industry Association: America's Chip Resurgence: $828 Billion in Semiconductor Supply Chain Investments (2026-09-22)These announced projects will create and support over 525,000 American job s
  4. National Institute of Standards and Technology (CHIPS for America): CHIPS for America (2026-10)dedicating $39 billion to provide incentives for investment in facilities and equipment in the United States.
  5. Internal Revenue Service: Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (2026-07-27)35% for qualified property placed in service thereafter.
  6. U.S. Census Bureau: Value of Private Construction Put in Place, seasonally adjusted annual rate (privsatime.xlsx) (2026-10-01)Computer/ electronic/ electrical, Aug-26p: 52298 (millions of dollars, seasonally adjusted annual rate)
  7. U.S. Census Bureau: Value of Private Construction Put in Place, seasonally adjusted annual rate (privsatime.xlsx) (2026-10-01)Computer/ electronic/ electrical, Jun-24: 126353 (millions of dollars, seasonally adjusted annual rate)
  8. Texas Instruments Incorporated: Texas Instruments Q3 2026 results news release (Form 8-K Exhibit 99) (2026-10-21)Includes cash benefits of $79 million, $469 million and $302 million from the CHIPS Act ITC
  9. Micron Technology, Inc.: Micron Q4 and fiscal 2026 results press release (Form 8-K Exhibit 99.1) (2026-09-30)$27.37 billion for the full year of 2026

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