The Aerospace & Defense Industry in West Virginia
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in West Virginia | 4,059 |
| Direct Employment | 2,636 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 1,423 |
| West Virginia’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.19% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in West Virginia | $91,155 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $370 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $1,521 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $606 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $441 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $165 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.71% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $17 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $58 |
