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The Aerospace & Defense Industry in New Mexico

Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023

Total Jobs Supported By A&D in New Mexico3,027
Direct Employment1,728
Supply Chain Employment1,298
New Mexico’s Share of the National A&D Workforce0.14%
Average Wage of an A&D Employee in New Mexico$86,965
Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions)$263

Sales and Economic Output (2023)

Total Economic Output (In Millions)$861
A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$430
Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$312
Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$118
A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP0.33%
State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions)$13
Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions)$40

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