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The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Maryland

Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Maryland25,624
Direct Employment11,997
Supply Chain Employment13,627
Maryland’s Share of the National A&D Workforce1.23%
A&D Facilities218
Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Maryland$117,099
Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions)$3,001

Sales and Economic Output (2025)

Total Economic Output (In Millions)$11,881
A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$6,100
Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$3,326
Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$2,774
A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP1.07%
State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions)$324
Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions)$719

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