The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Kentucky
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Kentucky | 13,098 |
| Direct Employment | 5,297 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 7,801 |
| Kentucky’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.63% |
| A&D Facilities | 67 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Kentucky | $90,224 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $1,182 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $5,161 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,410 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,112 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,298 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.79% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $148 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $405 |
