The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Iowa
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Iowa | 21,122 |
| Direct Employment | 10,296 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 10,826 |
| Iowa’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.00% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Iowa | $106,666 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,253 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $6,501 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,206 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,044 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,162 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.48% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $228 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $700 |
