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The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Missouri

Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Missouri45,192
Direct Employment23,589
Supply Chain Employment21,603
Missouri’s Share of the National A&D Workforce2.16%
A&D Facilities132
Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Missouri$123,225
Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions)$5,569

Sales and Economic Output (2025)

Total Economic Output (In Millions)$22,306
A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$11,197
Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$6,874
Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$4,323
A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP2.39%
State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions)$476
Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions)$1,064

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