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The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Delaware

Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Delaware2,530
Direct Employment984
Supply Chain Employment1,546
Delaware’s Share of the National A&D Workforce0.12%
A&D Facilities34
Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Delaware$105,069
Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions)$266

Sales and Economic Output (2025)

Total Economic Output (In Millions)$1,545
A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$518
Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$236
Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$282
A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP0.44%
State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions)$26
Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions)$240

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