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The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Michigan

Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023

Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Michigan50,748
Direct Employment16,411
Supply Chain Employment34,338
Michigan’s Share of the National A&D Workforce2.30%
Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Michigan$99,485
Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions)$5,049

Sales and Economic Output (2023)

Total Economic Output (In Millions)$24,233
A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$9,101
Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$4,295
Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$4,806
A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP1.38%
State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions)$253
Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions)$842

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