The Aerospace & Defense Industry in California
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in California | 358,841 |
| Direct Employment | 116,403 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 242,437 |
| California’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 16.23% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in California | $126,710 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $45,469 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $148,755 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $70,460 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $30,328 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $40,133 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.82% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $5,232 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $13,837 |
