The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Pennsylvania
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Pennsylvania | 42,900 |
| Direct Employment | 19,001 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 23,899 |
| Pennsylvania’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.94% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Pennsylvania | $115,207 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $4,942 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $19,277 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $7,331 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,758 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,573 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.76% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $254 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $793 |
