The Aerospace & Defense Industry in South Carolina
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in South Carolina | 35,978 |
| Direct Employment | 20,316 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 15,662 |
| South Carolina’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.71% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in South Carolina | $86,581 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $3,115 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $11,540 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,284 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,632 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,652 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.59% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $159 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $497 |
