The Aerospace & Defense Industry in South Carolina
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in South Carolina | 62,934 |
| Direct Employment | 16,401 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 46,533 |
| South Carolina’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 3.01% |
| A&D Facilities | 84 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in South Carolina | $86,917 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $5,470 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $27,252 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $10,731 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,340 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $7,391 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 2.83% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $662 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $427 |
