The Aerospace & Defense Industry in New Jersey
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2019
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in New Jersey | 24,878 |
| Direct Employment | 11,391 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 13,487 |
| New Jersey’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.13% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in New Jersey | $112,247 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,792 |
Sales and Economic Output (2019)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $7,348 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,049 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,259 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,088 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.63% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $244 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $612 |
