The Aerospace & Defense Industry in South Dakota
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in South Dakota | 1,037 |
| Direct Employment | 545 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 492 |
| South Dakota’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.05% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in South Dakota | $79,864 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $83 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $212 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $110 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $44 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $66 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.14% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $3 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $205 |
