The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Iowa
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Iowa | 6,703 |
| Direct Employment | 3,292 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 3,411 |
| Iowa’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.32% |
| A&D Facilities | 59 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Iowa | $85,263 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $571 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $2,264 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,124 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $606 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $518 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.41% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $62 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $764 |
