The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Colorado
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Colorado | 31,930 |
| Direct Employment | 13,757 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 18,173 |
| Colorado’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.44% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Colorado | $117,870 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $3,764 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $10,696 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $5,632 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,214 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,418 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.08% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $336 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,210 |
