The chart shows median employer matching contribution rates for defined contribution plans in the industry sector, categorized by plan type and size for 2023. Plans with less than 1,000 participants and those with more than 1,000 participants are each included in this view. The x-axis shows the participation rate, and the y-axis shows the sector. Within each sector, plans of different sizes are compared with a Vanguard benchmark of 4%. Information: Plans with less than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 4%, the same as the Vanguard benchmark. Plans with more than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 3.2%, falling below the Vanguard benchmark. Insurance: Plans with less than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 4%. Plans with more than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 4%. Both were the same as the Vanguard benchmark. Manufacturing: Plans with less than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 4%. Plans with more than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 4%. Both were the same as the Vanguard benchmark. Mining, quarrying, oil & gas: Plans with less than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 6%. Plans with more than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 6%. Both were above the Vanguard benchmark. Retail trade: Plans with less than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 3.5%, falling below the Vanguard benchmark. Plans with more than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 4%, the same as the Vanguard benchmark. Technology: Plans with less than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 4%. Plans with more than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 4%. Both were the same as the Vanguard benchmark. Transportation & warehousing: Plans with less than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 6%, above the Vanguard benchmark. Plans with more than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 3.8%, falling below the Vanguard benchmark. Utilities: Plans with less than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 5%, above the Vanguard benchmark. Plans with more than 1,000 participants had a median employer matching contribution rate of 4%, the same as the Vanguard benchmark.