Kansas Military Protects the Nation, Supports the Economy

Press Release

Nearly $8 billion a year in economic activity attributed to military in the state

Military men and women not only contribute to our nation's security, but also to the Kansas economy according to a new study commissioned by Governor Mark Parkinson's Military Council.

"Thousands of Kansans have answered the call to serve and protect our nation, both at home and abroad. While we can never repay them and their families for the many sacrifices they make on our behalf, we can follow our words with action. Four years ago, we enacted the Kansas Military Bill of Rights to support service men, women and their families," Parkinson said. "Today, this study reaffirms that thanks to our military bases we are not only a safer and more secure state, but that there is a positive economic impact to Kansas communities. This data strengthens our continuing effort to be the most military-friendly state in the America."
The Governor's Military Council, in conjunction with Kansas, Inc., commissioned the study to analyze the fiscal and economic impact of military activity in the state of Kansas. The study was conducted by the Center for Economic Development and Business Research, W. Frank Barton School of Business and Wichita State University.

Results of the study show the combined total impact of all military activities to the Gross State Product (GSP) is nearly $8 billion a year, or about 7 percent of the state's annual GSP. Additionally, the military directly and indirectly supports nearly 170,000 jobs, or 9.4 percent of the total employment in Kansas, paying a total of over $5.5 billion in wages and earning. Tax revenue collected by cities, counties and the state attributable to military activity are estimated to be about $395 million per year.

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