Maryland
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Federal Workforce in Maryland
Total Workforce
3,191,893
Federal Workforce
142,876
Probationary Federal Workforce
10,226
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 30.21% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 38.05% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | Maryland Stories |
|---|---|
| Defense | 69 |
| Economy & Employment | 85 |
| Education | 45 |
| Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement | 11 |
| Energy | 74 |
| Food & Agriculture | 50 |
| Housing | 15 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 98 |
| International Development | 132 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 64 |
| Overarching | 127 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 143 |
| Research & Academic Research | 27 |
| Social Services | 60 |
| Total | 1,001 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/21/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 490 contracts, 193 grants and 13 leases have been terminated in Maryland.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Maryland
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 MANAGEMENT | 15873 | 1383 |
| MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 12024 | 452 |
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 8543 | 486 |
| GENERAL HEALTH SCIENCE | 5819 | 437 |
| GENERAL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 5044 | 495 |
| MEDICAL OFFICER | 4122 | 320 |
| CONTRACTING | 3832 | 198 |
| GENERAL ENGINEERING | 3377 | 128 |
| NURSE | 3075 | 356 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 2764 | 135 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | Department Of Health And Human Services | 37402 | 2738 | 40140 |
| MD | Department Of The Navy | 15672 | 1399 | 17071 |
| MD | Department Of The Army | 13977 | 1147 | 15124 |
| MD | Department Of Commerce | 12661 | 781 | 13442 |
| MD | Social Security Administration | 9348 | 640 | 9988 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $8,501,423 | $4,850,063 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 48359 |
| Prince George's County | 30570 |
| Anne Arundel County | 15310 |
| Baltimore County | 13278 |
| Harford County | 11341 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
In Maryland, several federally supported social programs are particularly impactful, addressing the state’s unique needs and demographics. These programs provide essential services in areas such as financial assistance, nutrition, early childhood education, housing, and health care. Examples include:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Head Start and Early Head Start Programs
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Medicaid and the Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP)
- Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
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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For years, Anonymous considered herself a success story in Black farming. She credits USDA grants with her ability to own her land, rather than rent it as she used to, and make farming her primary livelihood. "The USDA loan process is inefficient," she says, noting that she submitted her loan application to purchase her land within two weeks. "In addition to being a woman farmer, a minority, socially disadvantaged, they had all these special categories that qualified me to borrow, but it took about nine months to complete the acquisition". - Anonymous