The Aerospace & Defense Industry in South Carolina
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2019
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in South Carolina | 34,830 |
| Direct Employment | 19,490 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 15,341 |
| South Carolina’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.58% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in South Carolina | $83,494 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,908 |
Sales and Economic Output (2019)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $10,742 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,988 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $7,011 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,731 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.62% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $203 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $579 |
