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 FY20:::::
- Total Base Employment - 8,249
- Total Base Payroll - $ 381,043,517
- Annual Retiree Payroll - $ 98,334,000
- Total Base Expenditures - $ 130,814,190
- Estimated Annual Value of Jobs Created - $ 117,655,324
- Estimated Total Impact Within Economic Impact Region - $ 727,847,031
Click here to view the full Whiteman AFB Economic Impact Report for FY20 WAFB FY 2020 Impact Report (October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020)Click here to view the full Whiteman AFB Economic Impact Report for FY20