The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Mississippi
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Mississippi | 22,595 |
| Direct Employment | 10,583 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 12,012 |
| Mississippi’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 1.02% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Mississippi | $68,902 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $1,557 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $6,780 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,451 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,414 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,037 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.67% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $101 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $260 |
