Apple Brings Mac Mini Production to Houston, Adds Thousands of Jobs

Apple just made Houston the beating heart of its American manufacturing comeback, and thousands of new jobs are coming with it.

The tech giant announced it will start building Mac minis at a brand new Houston factory later this year. This marks the first time the popular compact computer has ever been manufactured in the United States.

The new facility will double Apple's manufacturing footprint in Houston. CEO Tim Cook says the company is "deeply committed to the future of American manufacturing" and proud to expand its presence in the city.

Houston is already proving it can deliver. The city began producing advanced AI servers for Apple in 2025, complete with logic boards made right on site. Those locally built servers are already humming away in data centers across the country, and production is ramping up even faster than planned.

But Apple isn't just building products in Houston. The company is building futures.

The Ripple Effect

A 20,000 square foot Advanced Manufacturing Center is opening later this year right alongside the factory. The hands on training facility will teach students, supplier employees, and American businesses the same cutting edge manufacturing techniques Apple uses for its own products.

Think of it as a pipeline for the next generation of American manufacturing talent. Students will learn real skills on real equipment, preparing them for careers in an industry many thought had left the country for good.

The Mac mini itself has become an essential tool for students, small business owners, and creative professionals who need serious computing power in an ultra compact design. Now those computers will carry a "Made in Houston" label.

Apple's Houston commitment goes back more than two decades in the region. This expansion builds on that foundation while pointing toward a future where advanced technology manufacturing returns home.

The new jobs span everything from factory floor positions to advanced technical roles. The training center ensures workers will have the skills they need not just for today's jobs, but for the manufacturing careers of tomorrow.

American manufacturing is getting a second act, and Houston just landed a starring role.