Federal workers per capita by state as of March 2025

The District of Columbia had the highest rate of federal employees from March 2025, with 20,200 employees per 100,000 people.

A choropleth map showing federal workers per capita by state as of March 2025, with the District of Columbia highest at 20,200 per 100,000 people.

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Data as of March 2025 does not reflect the federal workforce reshaping. Employees on administrative leave pending resignation, retirement or release are still counted as current employees.

Chart: Damali Ramirez/Get the Facts Data TeamSource: U.S. Office of Personnel Management