The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Georgia
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Georgia | 65,858 |
| Direct Employment | 32,955 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 32,903 |
| Georgia’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 3.15% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Georgia | $117,447 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $7,735 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $29,208 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $19,311 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $12,059 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $7,252 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 2.09% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $773 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,986 |