The Aerospace & Defense Industry in North Carolina
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in North Carolina | 26,288 |
| Direct Employment | 15,406 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 10,882 |
| North Carolina’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.26% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in North Carolina | $109,693 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,884 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $8,746 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,876 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,863 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,013 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.55% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $284 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $377 |
