Economic Impact

PNNL: where impact and innovation converge

Impacting and investing in the future, both from a scientific and economic standpoint, starts today. While PNNL is known for contributing science and technology to address national challenges, what’s not as well-known are our significant contributions to the local, regional, state, and national economy.

In FY 2019, PNNL conducted more than $1 billion (B) in scientific research, drawing upon signature capabilities in chemistry, Earth sciences, and data analytics.

In fiscal year (FY) 2019 we also:

  • Directly and indirectly supported more than $1.67B through PNNL payroll and domestic purchased goods and services
  • Generated 8,197 jobs through our operations in the state
  • Employed 4,722 scientists, engineers, and support professionals who work at PNNL; 92 percent live in Washington state
  • Spent $482M on goods and services; 36 percent from companies in Washington
  • Brought in visitors who contributed $3.9M to the state’s economy
  • Contributed $809K to philanthropic and civic organizations (including $213K corporate support for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [STEM] education)

Where scientific innovation and economic impact meet, you’ll find PNNL. Now, more than ever, it’s important for us to contribute as a vital component of our state’s economy. Learn more about the economic impact of our science in the “Economic Impact of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory on the State of Washington in Fiscal Year 2019” report.

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