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The Aerospace & Defense Industry in West Virginia

Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025

Total Jobs Supported By A&D in West Virginia5,067
Direct Employment3,486
Supply Chain Employment1,581
West Virginia’s Share of the National A&D Workforce0.24%
A&D Facilities30
Average Wage of an A&D Employee in West Virginia$110,408
Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions)$559

Sales and Economic Output (2025)

Total Economic Output (In Millions)$2,203
A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$893
Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$591
Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$302
A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP0.82%
State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions)$71
Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions)$149

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