The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Mississippi
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2021
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Mississippi | 16,483 |
| Direct Employment | 7,900 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 8,583 |
| Mississippi’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.78% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Mississippi | $65,461 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $1,079 |
Sales and Economic Output (2021)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $4,330 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,632 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $943 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $689 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.28% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $66 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $169 |
