The Aerospace & Defense Industry in D.C.
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in D.C. | 967 |
| Direct Employment | 558 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 409 |
| D.C.’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.05% |
| A&D Facilities | 39 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in D.C. | $142,548 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $138 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $2,034 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $251 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $140 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $111 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.13% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | – |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $156 |
