The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Tennessee
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Tennessee | 33,908 |
| Direct Employment | 11,847 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 22,061 |
| Tennessee’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.62% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Tennessee | $81,834 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,775 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $12,920 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $5,820 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,915 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,905 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.99% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $185 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $639 |
