The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Ohio
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Ohio | 75,252 |
| Direct Employment | 30,232 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 45,019 |
| Ohio’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 3.60% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Ohio | $110,078 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $8,284 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $35,885 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $18,978 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $9,790 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $9,189 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.96% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $717 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,170 |
