The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Missouri
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Missouri | 45,192 |
| Direct Employment | 23,589 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 21,603 |
| Missouri’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 2.16% |
| A&D Facilities | 132 |
| 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 GDP | 2.39% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $476 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1,064 |