The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Delaware
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Delaware | 3,283 |
| Direct Employment | 2,012 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 1,271 |
| Delaware’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.15% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Delaware | $101,364 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $333 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $1,583 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $589 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $424 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $166 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.63% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $72 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $100 |
