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 2021, scientists and engineers conducted $1.24 billion in research and development, addressing critical challenges and positively impacting Washington’s economic prosperity.
Check out the following fiscal year 2021 stats and read our economic impact report to learn more about PNNL’s economic ripple effect.
Total Economic Impact on Washington

5,314
Staff Members

$1.24B
Annual Spending

$577M
Total Domestic Payroll

>7,600
Total Jobs Generated
in Washington

44
Patents Granted

204
Companies with PNNL Roots, 14 in Washington Established in Last 10 Years

247
Invention Disclosures

$1.81B
Total Economic Output

$2.8M
Licensing Revenue