The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Kentucky
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Kentucky | 13,233 |
| Direct Employment | 6,373 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 6,860 |
| Kentucky’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.63% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Kentucky | $78,969 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $1,045 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $5,647 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,943 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,225 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $718 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.82% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $61 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $161 |
