The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Minnesota
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Minnesota | 23,112 |
| Direct Employment | 10,255 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 12,857 |
| Minnesota’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.05% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Minnesota | $98,355 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $2,273 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $8,007 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $4,147 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,363 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,784 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.88% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $141 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $358 |
