The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Nebraska
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Nebraska | 12,010 |
| Direct Employment | 2,887 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 9,123 |
| Nebraska’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.57% |
| A&D Facilities | 48 |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Nebraska | $82,100 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $986 |
Sales and Economic Output (2025)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $8,233 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $2,953 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,307 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $1,646 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 1.49% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $155 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $257 |
