The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Alabama
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Alabama | 72,274 |
| Direct Employment | 22,084 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 50,190 |
| Alabama’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 3.46% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Alabama | $98,138 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $7,093 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $35,493 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $16,637 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $6,758 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $9,878 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 4.88% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $272 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,639 |
