Economic Impact

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 2025, scientists and engineers conducted $1.66 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

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6,043

Staff Members

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$1.66B

Annual Spending

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$789M

Total Domestic Payroll
*FY24

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>8,000

Total Jobs Generated
in Washington
*FY24

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34

Patents Granted

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215

Companies with PNNL Roots, 8 in Washington Established in Last 10 Years

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373

Invention Disclosures

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$2.29B

Total Economic Output
*FY24

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$1.48M

Licensing Revenue

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126

Construction Projects Supported
*FY24

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$41.6M

Washington-based Subcontractor Reimbursements
*FY24

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$755K

Cash Contributions to Philanthropic and Civic Organizations, Including $520K in Corporate Support by Battelle

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190,000

Hours Volunteered by Staff at PNNL Over the Past 10 Years