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The Aerospace & Defense Industry in New Jersey

Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023

Total Jobs Supported By A&D in New Jersey22,132
Direct Employment10,451
Supply Chain Employment11,681
New Jersey’s Share of the National A&D Workforce1.00%
Average Wage of an A&D Employee in New Jersey$118,052
Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions)$2,613

Sales and Economic Output (2023)

Total Economic Output (In Millions)$6,494
A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$3,751
Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$2,054
Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$1,697
A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP0.47%
State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions)$159
Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions)$437

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