Hawaii
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Federal Workforce in Hawaii
Total Workforce
668,243
Federal Workforce
24,545
Probationary Federal Workforce
2,294
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 19.47% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 25.89% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
Action | Hawaii Stories |
---|---|
Defense | 11 |
Economy & Employment | 2 |
Education | 3 |
Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement | 2 |
Energy | 9 |
Food & Agriculture | 3 |
Humanities & the Arts | 1 |
Infrastructure | 4 |
International Development | 2 |
Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 15 |
Overarching | 3 |
Public Health & Healthcare | 20 |
Research & Academic Research | 4 |
Social Services | 3 |
Total | 82 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/21/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 7 contracts, 29 grants and 2 leases have been terminated in Hawaii.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Hawaii
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 |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 1303 | 97 |
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 1273 | 100 |
NURSE | 900 | 116 |
MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 844 | 42 |
GENERAL ENGINEERING | 532 | 26 |
MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC | 460 | 29 |
CONTRACTING | 459 | 39 |
MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 456 | 58 |
GENERAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY | 444 | 40 |
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 395 | 30 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
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HI | Department Of The Navy | 10712 | 945 | 11657 |
HI | Department Of Defense | 2888 | 413 | 3301 |
HI | Department Of The Army | 2681 | 306 | 2987 |
HI | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 1874 | 299 | 2173 |
HI | Department Of The Air Force | 1034 | 113 | 1147 |
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) |
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Hawaii | $1,821,420 | $1,216,006 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
County | Federal Employees |
---|---|
Honolulu County | 32355 |
Hawaii County | 1376 |
Maui + Kalawao County | 902 |
Kauai County | 565 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
In Hawaii, several federally supported social programs play a significant role in assisting residents. These programs collectively provide essential services to Hawaii residents, addressing needs related to healthcare, nutrition, financial support, energy assistance, and housing. Examples include:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
- Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
- Title V Maternal & Child Health Block Grant
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Housing Assistance Programs
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
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- Indigenous Lands
- Majority Non-White
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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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