The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Virginia
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Virginia | 60,752 |
| Direct Employment | 42,820 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 41,252 |
| Virginia’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 2.91% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Virginia | $121,113 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $7,358 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $12,853 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $7,844 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $7,479 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $5,092 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.98% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $757 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,317 |
