The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Colorado
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Colorado | 30,646 |
| Direct Employment | 16,362 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 14,284 |
| Colorado’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.47% |
| A&D Facilities | 241 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Colorado | $157,278 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $4,820 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $14,231 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $7,530 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,445 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,085 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.29% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $396 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,226 |
