The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Tennessee
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Tennessee | 22,871 |
| Direct Employment | 10,929 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 11,493 |
| Tennessee’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.09% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Tennessee | $96,848 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,215 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $7,141 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,162 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,756 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,406 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.74% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $99 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $353 |
