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 2022, scientists and engineers conducted $1.34 billion in research and development, addressing critical challenges and positively impacting Washington’s economic prosperity.
Check out the following fiscal year 2022 stats and read our economic impact report to learn more about PNNL’s economic ripple effect.
Total Economic Impact on Washington

>5,700
Staff Members

$1.34B
Annual Spending

$635M
Total Domestic Payroll

>7,500
Total Jobs Generated
in Washington

50
Patents Granted

207
Companies with PNNL Roots, 11 in Washington Established in Last 10 Years

272
Invention Disclosures

$1.93B
Total Economic Output

$3.29M
Licensing Revenue