Alaska
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Federal Workforce in Alaska
Total Workforce
345,404
Federal Workforce
11,078
Probationary Federal Workforce
1,198
Sources: OPM.gov (Mar. '24); Census.gov (Dec '24); BLS.gov (Feb. '24)
Federal Funding & State Revenue
Historically, federal dollars have accounted for about a quarter to a third of state revenue. The COVID-19 Pandemic increased those numbers. Approximately 42.49% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 50.17% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | Alaska Stories |
|---|---|
| Defense | 7 |
| Economy & Employment | 8 |
| Education | 1 |
| Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Energy | 20 |
| Food & Agriculture | 37 |
| Housing | 8 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 5 |
| Infrastructure | 8 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 34 |
| Overarching | 15 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 34 |
| Research & Academic Research | 5 |
| Social Services | 5 |
| Total | 190 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/20/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 42 contracts, 31 grants and 8 leases have been terminated in Alaska.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Alaska
This table provides a snapshot of federal occupations in this state. Click here for descriptions of these occupations.
Probationary employees include those employed by a federal agency for a year or less by March, 2024. For some agencies, the probationary period last longer (2-3yrs). In most cases, the probationary period restarts when a worker is promoted.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Probationary Employees |
|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 680 | 64 |
| AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | 467 | 58 |
| GENERAL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 428 | 30 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 411 | 37 |
| MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 334 | 72 |
| NURSE | 276 | 28 |
| TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST | 275 | 24 |
| MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 224 | 9 |
| FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION | 200 | 20 |
| GENERAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY | 198 | 30 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | Department Of The Air Force | 1979 | 283 | 2262 |
| AK | Department Of The Interior | 1878 | 146 | 2024 |
| AK | Department Of The Army | 1767 | 209 | 1976 |
| AK | Department Of Transportation | 1013 | 119 | 1132 |
| AK | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 799 | 126 | 925 |
Sources: OPM.gov
Impacted Funding for Food Programs
This summarizes cuts from only a few of the food-related programs impacted by funding changes since January 2025.
The LFS program awards money to states to buy local foods for schools and childcare institutions, and the LFPA program provides funding for state, tribal and territorial governments to buy food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destinations. Both programs have been cancelled.
| State, Tribe, or Territory | Local Food for Schools (FY25) | Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement (FY25) |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $1,383,131 | $5,633,741 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | 8368 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 3193 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 713 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 360 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 340 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
In Alaska, several federally supported social programs play a crucial role in assisting residents, particularly within Native communities.
These programs collectively support the diverse needs of Alaskans, addressing healthcare, nutrition, financial assistance, housing, and energy costs, with particular attention to the unique challenges faced by Native communities. Examples include:
- Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Adult Public Assistance (APA)
- Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Social Security Programs
- Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)
- Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
- Indian Health Services (IHS)
Due to federal budget cuts in 2025, some of these programs have already been impacted, and others may be impacted in the future.
State Map
- Rural Counties
- Indigenous Lands
- Majority Non-White
- Poverty Rate >= 20%
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- Statewide Impact
- Location-Specific
Future Analysis
Check back for deeper dives into this data, including consideration of these questions:
- How do these changes impact local and state economies?
- How are local and state governments, NGOs, and businesses responding to federal changes? What gaps are they filling, and what gaps remain?
- How is federal government change evolving over time?
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"It is our duty to inform you that the legislature cannot fix the financial havoc that is being wreaked on Alaskans by the federal government. We are facing significant budget shortfalls this year and next – and costs are climbing. Alaskans pay exponentially more for gas than the rest of the country. And Alaskans have the second highest average weekly grocery bills in the nation due to our geographic isolation and dependence on imported fuel and food. As such, absorbing a $2 billion plus reduction in the return of federal funds to our state is not an option. It is a direct threat to Alaska’s future, plain and simple". - Anonymous