The Aerospace & Defense Industry in West Virginia
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in West Virginia | 5,067 |
| Direct Employment | 2,424 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 1,608 |
| West Virginia’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.24% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in West Virginia | $110,408 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $559 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $2,203 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $894 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $412 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $192 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.82% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $71 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $149 |
