The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Mississippi
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Mississippi | 15,001 |
| Direct Employment | 7,748 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 7,253 |
| Mississippi’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.72% |
| A&D Facilities | 51 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Mississippi | $92,380 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $1,386 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $3,682 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,769 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $808 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $961 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.07% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $159 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $433 |
