The Aerospace & Defense Industry in South Dakota
Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2023
| Total Jobs Supported By A&D in South Dakota | 359 |
| Direct Employment | 219 |
| Supply Chain Employment | 141 |
| South Dakota’s Share of the National A&D Workforce | 0.02% |
| Average Wage of an A&D Employee in South Dakota | $62,072 |
| Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions) | $22 |
Sales and Economic Output (2023)
| Total Economic Output (In Millions) | $85 |
| A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $41 |
| Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $27 |
| Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions) | $14 |
| A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP | 0.06% |
| State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $1 |
| Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions) | $3 |
