The Aerospace & Defense Industry in North Carolina
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in North Carolina | 19,507 |
| Direct Employment | 9,255 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 10,252 |
| North Carolina’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.88% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in North Carolina | $98,861 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $1,928 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $9,999 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $6,499 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,644 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,855 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.85% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $129 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $311 |
