The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Louisiana
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Louisiana | 9,292 |
| Direct Employment | 4,703 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 4,589 |
| Louisiana’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.44% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Louisiana | $71,782 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $667 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $2,513 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,107 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $613 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $494 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.43% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $36 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $99 |
