The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Minnesota
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Minnesota | 22,843 |
| Direct Employment | 11,645 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 11,198 |
| Minnesota’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.09% |
| A&D Facilities | 159 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Minnesota | $100,415 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,294 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $8,173 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,535 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,490 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,045 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.85% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $277 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $520 |
