The most accurate statement regarding the field of manufacturing is: Most manufacturing jobs are expected to decline because of advances in technology.
While there are manufacturing jobs that pay more than $50,000 per year and some require specific training or education, the overall trend indicates that automation and technological advancements are expected to reduce the number of these jobs in the future. The assertion regarding immigrant labor may also hold true to some extent but does not universally apply to all regions or sectors within manufacturing.