The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Maryland
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Maryland | 35,247 |
| Direct Employment | 17,639 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 17,609 |
| Maryland’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.59% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Maryland | $127,238 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $4,485 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $12,000 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $7,033 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,474 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,259 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.37% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $273 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $696 |
