The Aerospace & Defense Industry in West Virginia
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2019
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in West Virginia | 3,797 |
| Direct Employment | 2,444 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 1,354 |
| West Virginia’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.17% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in West Virginia | $87,682 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $333 |
Sales and Economic Output (2019)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $1,363 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $542 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,023 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $340 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.69% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $21 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $65 |
