The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Missouri
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Missouri | 56,873 |
| Direct Employment | 27,060 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 29,813 |
| Missouri’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 2.57% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Missouri | $119,912 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $6,820 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $25,648 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $7,667 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,058 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,609 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.82% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $321 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,028 |
