The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Iowa
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Iowa | 19,286 |
| Direct Employment | 9,438 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 9,487 |
| Iowa’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.87% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Iowa | $109,596 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,114 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $5,920 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,990 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,888 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,103 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.20% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $205 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $632 |
