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The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Washington

Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Washington231,474
Direct Employment91,930
Supply Chain Employment139,544
Washington’s Share of the National A&D Workforce11.07%
A&D Facilities356
Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Washington$150,066
Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions)$34,736

Sales and Economic Output (2025)

Total Economic Output (In Millions)$104,112
A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$54,113
Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$24,106
Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$30,007
A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP6.05%
State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions)$1,667
Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions)$4,232

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