The Aerospace & Defense Industry in California
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in California | 273,830 |
| Direct Employment | 143,971 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 129,859 |
| California’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 13.10% |
| A&D Facilities | 1,458 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in California | $175,724 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $48,119 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $170,905 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $80,410 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $46,203 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $34,207 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.89% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $6,730 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $12,444 |
