The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Minnesota
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2019
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Minnesota | 22,318 |
| Direct Employment | 9,565 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 12,754 |
| Minnesota’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.02% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Minnesota | $92,258 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,059 |
Sales and Economic Output (2019)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $7,307 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,709 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,155 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $3,152 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.97% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $181 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $420 |
