Aerospace, Aviation & Defense

Texas is one of the most important locations for the global aerospace and aviation industry in the nation. As home to two international airlines, two of the world's busiest airports, 15 active military bases, and NASA's world-famous Johnson Space Center, the state is a key location for many of the largest global aerospace and aviation companies.

The aerospace and aviation industry directly employs over 152,600 Texas workers at 1,649 establishments.	Average annual income for an aerospace and aviation industry employee in Texas is $75,000.	Texas is home to 15 active military bases and 208,000 active duty personnel, reservists, National Guard personnel, and Department of Defense workers.

Texas is one of the top 3 states for aerospace manufacturing jobs.	NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston serves as the home for the human space flight program.	Texas is home to six of the 50 busiest airports in the country by passengers boarded.