The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Alabama
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Alabama | 58,876 |
| Direct Employment | 27,879 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 30,997 |
| Alabama’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 2.7% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Alabama | $98,244 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $5,784 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $23,588 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $9,228 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $5,746 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,482 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 3.07% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $473 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,674 |
