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The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Wisconsin

Aerospace & Defense Workforce in 2025

Total Jobs Supported By A&D in Wisconsin26,870
Direct Employment11,253
Supply Chain Employment15,617
Washington’s Share of the National A&D Workforce1.29%
A&D Facilities135
Average Wage of an A&D Employee in Wisconsin$80,339
Total Wages Paid Out to A&D Employees (In Millions)$2,159

Sales and Economic Output (2025)

Total Economic Output (In Millions)$8,908
A&D’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$4,694
Direct Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$2,158
Supply Chain Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Contribution (In Millions)$2,536
A&D’s GDP Contribution as a Percent of Total State GDP0.99%
State & Local Tax Contribution (In Millions)$238
Federal Tax Contribution (In Millions)$198

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