Economic Contribution

Total OCS Economic Contribution

MMA estimates that the activities related to Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) energy development resulted in the following economic contributions during fiscal year (FY) 2025:  

  • 263,000 jobs (including both full-time and part-time employment) 
  • $19.1 billion in labor income 
  • $31.6 billion in value added (contribution to Gross Domestic Product) 
  • $61.3 billion in economic output 

The Economic Contributions of U.S. Offshore Energy Activities during Fiscal Year 2025 

Oil and Gas Economic Contribution

During FY 2025, the OCS oil and gas industry supported approximately:  

  • 245,000 jobs (including both full-time and part-time employment) 
  • $17.8 billion in labor income 
  • $29.9 billion in value added (contribution to Gross Domestic Product)
  • $58.2 billion in economic output

FY 2025 OCS-Related Oil and Gas Employment by State 

FY 2025 OCS-Related Oil and Gas Employment by State Map

Cumulative Impacts Model and Lifecycle Impacts Model for Assessing Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Offshore Oil and Gas Activities 

Offshore Wind Economic Contribution

During FY 2025, the OCS offshore wind industry supported approximately:    

  • 18,000 jobs (including both full-time and part-time employment)    
  • $1.3 billion in labor income    
  • $1.7 billion in value added (contribution to Gross Domestic Product)    
  • $3.1 billion in economic output