Aerospace & Defense
Hartford leads in aerospace and defense innovation, home to renowned companies and extensive manufacturing networks.
Connecticut: Leader in Aerospace & Defense Innovation
Connecticut, home to "Aerospace Alley™," stands as a national leader in aerospace and defense, with 134,680 jobs fueling a $69.9 billion output, ranking third in the United States. Key industry players like Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon Technologies drive advancements in aircraft engines, while a highly skilled workforce and strategic investments, such as the $75 million Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund, propel the state's global influence.
Aerospace & Defense Workforce (2021)
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Connecticut | 128,922 |
| Direct Employment | 45,157 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 83,765 |
| Connecticut’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 6.12% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Connecticut | $132,328 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $17,060 |
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $70,539 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $27,484 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $10,504 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $16,980 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 9.21% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $2,206 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $6,034 |
SOURCE: Aerospace Industries Association 2023 report
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Gene Goddard
Chief Business Investment Officer
ggoddard@metrohartford.com
860.525.4451 ext. 281