The Aerospace & Defense Industry in South Carolina
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
Total Jobs Supported By A&D in South Carolina | 35,978 |
Direct Employment | 20,316 |
Supply Chain Employment | 15,662 |
South Carolina’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.71% |
Average Wage of an A&D Employee in South Carolina | $86,581 |
Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $3,115 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $11,540 |
A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,284 |
Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,632 |
Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,652 |
A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.59% |
State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $159 |
Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $497 |