The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Rhode Island
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Rhode Island | 8,061 |
| Direct Employment | 3,415 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 3,446 |
| Rhode Island’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.39% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Rhode Island | $99,902 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $805 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $3,400 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,549 |
| 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 | 1.85% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $87 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $299 |
