The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Connecticut
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Connecticut | 67,735 |
| Direct Employment | 31,002 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 36,733 |
| Connecticut’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 3.24% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Connecticut | $165,193 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $11,189 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $44,218 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $20,270 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $10,674 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $9,596 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 5.38% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,475 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $4,903 |
