Kansas

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Federal Workforce in Kansas

Total Workforce

1,478,574

Federal Workforce

17,888

Probationary Federal Workforce

1,773

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 21.40% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 29.90% of 2022's budget.

Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov

Summary of State Dots

Action Kansas Stories
Defense3
Economy & Employment9
Education5
Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement6
Energy6
Food & Agriculture15
Housing1
Humanities & the Arts1
Infrastructure6
International Development4
Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands17
Overarching12
Public Health & Healthcare22
Research & Academic Research4
Social Services 5
Total 116

Last Updated: 4/21/25

DOGE Data Summary

According to DOGE data, 6 contracts, 23 grants and 15 leases have been terminated in Kansas.

Top Federal Occupations in Kansas

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
NURSE1308173
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM99451
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT75646
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT70921
MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS56721
MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT53882
MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE42887
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL3848
GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING37341
CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE3409

Sources: OPM.gov (2024)

Top Federal Employers in State

State Agency Non-probationary Probationary Total
KSDepartment Of Veterans Affairs51827185897
KSDepartment Of The Army40423814423
KSDepartment Of Agriculture14061701576
KSDepartment Of Defense10661541220
KSDepartment Of The Air Force701113814

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)
Kansas$7,982,630$2,643,571

Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers

County Federal Employees
Sedgwick County5017
Leavenworth County4232
Johnson County3120
Shawnee County3050
Geary County2641

Sources: BLS.gov

Potentially Impacted Federal Programs

​In Kansas, several federally supported social programs play vital roles in assisting residents. These programs collectively address critical needs in Kansas, including healthcare, nutrition, family support, and financial assistance, thereby enhancing the well-being of many residents. 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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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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