The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Arizona
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Arizona | 86,224 |
| Direct Employment | 38,131 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 48,093 |
| Arizona’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 4.12% |
| A&D Facilities | 212 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Arizona | $147,413 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $12,711 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $67,476 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $28,675 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $15,358 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $13,317 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 4.79% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,420 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $5,098 |
