The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Alabama
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Alabama | 45,160 |
| Direct Employment | 22,749 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 22,411 |
| Alabama’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 2.1% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Alabama | $89,283 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $4,031 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $17,647 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $6,702 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,284 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,418 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 2.64% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $360 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,264 |
