The Aerospace & Defense Industry in New Jersey
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in New Jersey | 23,008 |
| Direct Employment | 10,664 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 12.345 |
| New Jersey’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.09% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in New Jersey | $116,134 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,672 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $6,917 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,871 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,115 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,756 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.57% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $171 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $469 |
