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
Defense11
Economy & Employment2
Education3
Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement2
Energy9
Food & Agriculture3
Humanities & the Arts1
Infrastructure4
International Development2
Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands15
Overarching3
Public Health & Healthcare20
Research & Academic Research4
Social Services 3
Total 82

Last Updated: 4/21/25

DOGE Data Summary

According to DOGE data, 7 contracts, 29 grants and 2 leases have been terminated in Hawaii.

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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT130397
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM1273100
NURSE900116
MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS84442
GENERAL ENGINEERING53226
MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC46029
CONTRACTING45939
MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT45658
GENERAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY44440
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM39530

Sources: OPM.gov (2024)

Top Federal Employers in State

State Agency Non-probationary Probationary Total
HIDepartment Of The Navy1071294511657
HIDepartment Of Defense28884133301
HIDepartment Of The Army26813062987
HIDepartment Of Veterans Affairs18742992173
HIDepartment Of The Air Force10341131147

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)
Hawaii$1,821,420$1,216,006

Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers

County Federal Employees
Honolulu County32355
Hawaii County1376
Maui + Kalawao County902
Kauai County565

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:

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

Federal Cuts Tracker
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Indigenous Lands
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Majority Non-White Areas
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Poverty Areas
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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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