The Aerospace & Defense Industry in South Carolina
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in South Carolina | 25,040 |
| Direct Employment | 13,719 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 11,321 |
| South Carolina’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.13% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in South Carolina | $89,437 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,239 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $8,638 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,165 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,895 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,270 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.98% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $117 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $367 |
