The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Indiana
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Indiana | 40,283 |
| Direct Employment | 14,894 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 25,389 |
| Indiana’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.93% |
| A&D Facilities | 137 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Indiana | $90,938 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $3,663 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $17,976 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $8,012 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,613 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $5,399 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.47% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $522 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $595 |
