The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Pennsylvania
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Pennsylvania | 44,393 |
| Direct Employment | 22,510 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 21,883 |
| Pennsylvania’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 2.12% |
| A&D Facilities | 270 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Pennsylvania | $111,461 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $4,948 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $18,238 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $9,183 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,848 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,335 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.87% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $431 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $856 |
