The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Utah
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Utah | 38,183 |
| Direct Employment | 17,697 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 20,486 |
| Utah’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.83% |
| A&D Facilities | 121 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Utah | $112,675 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $4,302 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $15,059 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $8,135 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,189 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,946 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 2.57% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $512 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $454 |
