The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Rhode Island
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Rhode Island | 6,862 |
| Direct Employment | 3,415 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 3,446 |
| Rhode Island’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.31% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Rhode Island | $94,111 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $646 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $1,931 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,073 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $633 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $410 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.39% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $42 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $109 |
