The Aerospace & Defense Industry in California
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in California | 302,304 |
| Direct Employment | 100,995 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 201,309 |
| California’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 14.38% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in California | $116,585 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $35,244 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $121,850 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $55,993 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $23,996 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $31,997 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.66% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $4,363 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $11,477 |
