The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Michigan
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Michigan | 60,386 |
| Direct Employment | 16,985 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 43,401 |
| Michigan’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 2.89% |
| A&D Facilities | 195 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Michigan | $88,017 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $5,315 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $27,627 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $11,430 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,715 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $7,715 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.57% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $600 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $900 |
