The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Connecticut
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Connecticut | 113,404 |
| Direct Employment | 39,766 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 73,638 |
| Connecticut’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 5.13% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Connecticut | $137,877 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $15,636 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $63,812 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $25,195 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $9,566 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $15,629 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 7.41% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,942 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $5,348 |
