The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Louisiana
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Louisiana | 14,979 |
| Direct Employment | 6,283 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 6,235 |
| Louisiana’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.63% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Louisiana | $89,309 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $1,338 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $7,311 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,728 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $954 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $755 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.78% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $124 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $284 |
