Louisiana
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Federal Workforce in Louisiana
Total Workforce
2,032,042
Federal Workforce
19,442
Probationary Federal Workforce
2,017
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 44.99% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 50.48% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | Louisiana Stories |
|---|---|
| Economy & Employment | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement | 2 |
| Energy | 8 |
| Food & Agriculture | 8 |
| Housing | 2 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 2 |
| International Development | 2 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 24 |
| Overarching | 9 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 23 |
| Research & Academic Research | 7 |
| Social Services | 4 |
| Total | 99 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/21/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 4 contracts, 26 grants and 5 leases have been terminated in Louisiana.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Louisiana
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE | 1469 | 193 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 864 | 58 |
| MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 763 | 36 |
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 747 | 44 |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE | 662 | 153 |
| MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 589 | 86 |
| MEDICAL OFFICER | 493 | 45 |
| SOCIAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION | 387 | 9 |
| CIVIL ENGINEERING | 379 | 16 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 374 | 36 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 5737 | 903 | 6640 |
| LA | Department Of The Army | 2737 | 311 | 3048 |
| LA | Department Of Agriculture | 1932 | 214 | 2146 |
| LA | Department Of The Air Force | 1212 | 149 | 1361 |
| LA | Department Of The Interior | 816 | 44 | 860 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $11,820,826 | $6,389,464 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Orleans Parish | 9758 |
| Caddo Parish | 3181 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 2355 |
| Rapides Parish | 2038 |
| Vernon Parish | 2038 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
In Louisiana, several federally supported social programs play a crucial role in assisting residents, particularly in areas such as financial support, nutrition, child care, and health care. Examples include:
- Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Child Care and Early Learning Programs
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Head Start and Early Head Start
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
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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- 4,000 - 7,000
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- 25,000 - 35,000
- 35,000 - 50,000
- >50,000
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- 250 - 500
- 500 - 1,000
- 1,000 - 5,000
- 5,000 - 10,000
- >10,000
- 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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“At LSU alone, the immediate loss amounts to $12 million...If 60% of the cuts impact personnel, Louisiana could lose hundreds of research-active faculty members, graduate assistantships and research administration jobs...NIH funding drives that progress. America must lead. Louisiana must compete. Lives depend on it.” - Anonymous