Washington’s commercial aerospace industry is soaring to new heights. It is an industry whose influence can be felt on a global scale and one of the reasons why Washington is known around the world. If all firms that engage in aerospace manufacturing were included, it is estimated that Washington would have over 110,000 aerospace related workers and over 650 aerospace related firms.

Washington’s aerospace industry contributes over $36 billion in business activity and is critical to the economic vitality and prosperity of our state. The world’s two most important wide-body jetliners—Boeing’s 777 and 787—are assembled in Washington.

35,000 people work in Snohomish County's Manufacturing cluster. Most work as aerospace engineers, computer software engineers, and aircraft mechanics and technicians.

In the words of United States Senator Patty Murray, “History shows that our work to support our aerospace industry in the nation’s capital and abroad must be backed up by a solid foundation at home. Only by standing as one will we have the strength to support this vital industry and the jobs it creates…Together, we can make sure that the aerospace industry keeps soaring.”

The Manufacturing cluster focuses on:

• Aircraft manufacturing
• Aircraft enging and engine parts manufacturing
• Other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing
• Boat building