• $87,000 average annual wage, well above the regional average • 80,200 total jobs supported when including multiplier effects • $413 million in state and local tax revenue generated annually TAFB employs nearly 27,000 workers, and the MMAC supports more than 5,100 federal employees and contractors, accounting for over 70% of the region’s aerospace employment and output. Private-sector growth is accelerating, particularly in MRO, aerospace consulting, logistics and advanced systems. Since 2020, private aerospace firms have added more than 1,100 jobs and increased output by nearly 36%. Wages in the industry continue to rise, with labor income growing by 48% since 2015. When paired
with Oklahoma’s low cost of living, the region offers significant advantages in workforce attraction and retention. The report is designed to support workforce development, infrastructure investment and strategic planning across the region. To view the full study or learn more, visit www.greateroklahomacity.com/aerostudy
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