Aerospace Industry Profile and Structure (2025) The aerospace industry remains a key economic driver in the regional economy. In 2025, the Greater OKC aerospace sector comprises 338 establishments employing 45,539 workers. These firms and institutions generate $8.8 billion in output and $4.0 billion in labor income, with average annual wages nearing $87,000. The industry encompasses: • Public Sector: 33,568 workers, led by Tinker AFB (26,960) and the FAA Center (5,102) • Private Sector: 11,971 workers in MRO, engineering and consulting, air transportation, logistics, manufacturing, and training Two federal installations – Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) and the FAA’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) – anchoring the region’s aerospace footprint. These two facilities account for more than 70% of aerospace employment and output in 2025. Oklahoma ranks #1 nationally in civilian Air Force employment and #4 in FAA personnel. The private sector comprises a balanced mix of subsectors including: • Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO): 4,920 jobs, $2.1B output • Engineering, Consulting, Logistics: 3,580 jobs, $771M output • Air Transportation: Nearly 2,000 jobs across passenger, cargo, and ground services • Manufacturing: Over 1,200 jobs in aircraft parts and unmanned systems • Education/Training and Specialized Services: 330 workers in training, workforce
development, and niche services 10-County Regional Distribution
Oklahoma County is home to 60% of regional aerospace establishments and 97% of jobs and output. The remaining nine counties contribute about 1,200 jobs, concentrated in general aviation services, manufacturing, and flight training. Overall, aerospace represents 6.1% of wage and salary employment in the region. Growth Trends: 2015–2025 Over the past 10 years, the aerospace sector has expanded significantly: • +102 establishments (+43%) • +8,928 jobs (+24%) • +$3.88 billion in output (+79%) • +$1.29 billion in labor income (+48%) Between 2020 and 2025, the region’s aerospace sector added: • +47 establishments (+16%) • +2,169 jobs (+5%) • +$1.54 billion in output (+21%) • +$543 million in labor income (+16%)
Greater OKC Region Aerospace and Aviation - 2025
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