The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Washington
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Washington | 200,702 |
| Direct Employment | 84,486 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 116,216 |
| Washington’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 9.08% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Washington | $128,633 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $25,817 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $118,103 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $55,257 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $34,801 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $20,456 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 6.89% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,291 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $4,593 |
