The Aerospace & Defense Industry in New Jersey
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in New Jersey | 22,132 |
| Direct Employment | 10,451 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 11,681 |
| New Jersey’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.00% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in New Jersey | $118,052 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,613 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $6,494 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,751 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,054 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,697 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.47% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $159 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $437 |
