The Aerospace & Defense Industry in New Jersey
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in New Jersey | 18,091 |
| Direct Employment | 9,720 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 8,371 |
| New Jersey’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.87% |
| A&D Facilities | 272 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in New Jersey | $115,092 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,082 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $5,683 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,920 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,296 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,624 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.44% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $238 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $490 |
