Economic Impact
Economic Impact
PNNL: where impact
and innovation converge
PNNL: where impact
and innovation converge
PNNL's Ripple Effect Across Washington
Public investments in science and technology have a ripple effect across our economy at the state, regional, and national level. In fiscal year 2023, scientists and engineers conducted $1.49 billion in research and development, addressing critical challenges and positively impacting Washington’s economic prosperity.
View PNNL’s archives and read prior economic impact reports to learn more about PNNL’s economic ripple effect.
Total Economic Impact on Washington
>6,089
Staff Members
$1.49B
Annual Spending
$706M
Total Domestic Payroll
>7,900
Total Jobs Generated
in Washington
50
Patents Granted
209
Companies with PNNL Roots, 8 in Washington Established in Last 10 Years
301
Invention Disclosures
$2.16B
Total Economic Output
$2.99M
Licensing Revenue
110
Construction Projects Supported in Fiscal Year 2023
$25.3M
Washington-based Subcontractor Reimbursements
$669K
Cash Contributions to Philanthropic and Civic Organizations, Including $510K in Corporate Support for STEM Education by Battelle
267,000
hours volunteered by staff at PNNL over the past 10 years