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The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Nevada

Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021

Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Nevada5,685
Direct Employment2,498
Supply Chain Employment3,187
Nevada’s Share of the National A&D Workforce0.27%
Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Nevada$72,823
Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions)$414

Sales and Economic Output (2021)

Total Economic Output (In Millions)$1,489
A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$684
Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$310
Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$375
A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP0.35%
State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions)$28
Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions)$72

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