Economic Development
As the Top Employer in Johnson County, Whiteman Air Force Base has a large economic impact in the surrounding areas. The Economic Impact Report is posted annually by Whiteman Air Force Base to reflect the impact of personnel, payroll, and expenditures derived from the base.
Below are some highlights from the Whiteman AFB Economic Impact Report for FY23:
- Total Base Employment - 7,576
- Total Base Payroll - $ 538,334,605
- Annual Retiree Payroll - $ 116,665,931
- Total Base Expenditures - $ 151,528,493
- Estimated Annual Value of Jobs Created - $ 102,345,984
- Estimated Total Impact Within Economic Impact Region - $ 909,336,173
Previous Years of Whiteman Air Force Base Economic Impact Reports
- Click here to view the full Whiteman AFB Economic Impact Report for FY22 (October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022)
- Click here to view the full Whiteman AFB Economic Impact Report for FY21 (October 1, 2020-September 30, 2021)
- Click here to view the full Whiteman AFB Economic Impact Report for FY20 (October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020)
- Click here to view the full Whiteman AFB Economic Impact Report for FY19 (October 1, 2018-September 30, 2019)
- Click here to view the full Whiteman AFB Economic Impact Report for FY18 (October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018)
- Click here to view the full Whiteman AFB Economic Impact Report for FY17 (October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017)