The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Maryland
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Maryland | 37,398 |
| Direct Employment | 18,233 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 19,165 |
| Maryland’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.78% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Maryland | $125,194 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $4,682 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $13,153 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $7,496 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,801 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,695 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.69% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $302 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $769 |
