The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Connecticut
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Connecticut | 128,922 |
| Direct Employment | 45,157 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 83,765 |
| Connecticut’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 6.12% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Connecticut | $132,328 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $17,060 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $70,539 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $27,484 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $10,504 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $16,980 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 9.21% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $2,206 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $6,034 |
