The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Kentucky
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Kentucky | 17,000 |
| Direct Employment | 6,889 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 10,112 |
| Kentucky’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.77% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Kentucky | $81,244 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $1,381 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $8,074 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,607 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,500 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,107 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.94% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $85 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $228 |
