The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Florida
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Florida | 113,328 |
| Direct Employment | 48,313 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 76,067 |
| Florida’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 5.42% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Florida | $119,876 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $13,585 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $43,512 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $25,826 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $9,249 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $9,775 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.41% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $595 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $3,652 |
