Missouri
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Federal Workforce in Missouri
Total Workforce
3,073,161
Federal Workforce
37,574
Probationary Federal Workforce
2,189
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 37.67% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 46.97% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | Missouri Stories |
|---|---|
| Defense | 5 |
| Economy & Employment | 18 |
| Education | 5 |
| Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement | 5 |
| Energy | 9 |
| Food & Agriculture | 5 |
| Housing | 3 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 3 |
| Infrastructure | 13 |
| International Development | 4 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 13 |
| Overarching | 11 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 27 |
| Research & Academic Research | 14 |
| Social Services | 8 |
| Total | 143 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/23/2025
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 9 contracts, 25 grants and 11 leases have been terminated in Missouri.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Missouri
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 | 2793 | 369 |
| MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 2613 | 650 |
| TAX EXAMINING | 1847 | 383 |
| CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE | 1677 | 151 |
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 1435 | 84 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 1167 | 72 |
| MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 1156 | 23 |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE | 1013 | 185 |
| SOCIAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION | 991 | 19 |
| MEDICAL OFFICER | 727 | 97 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 10474 | 1753 | 12227 |
| MO | Department Of The Treasury | 5018 | 1059 | 6077 |
| MO | Department Of The Army | 4261 | 506 | 4767 |
| MO | Department Of Agriculture | 2804 | 189 | 2993 |
| MO | Social Security Administration | 2265 | 152 | 2417 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $13,291,509 | $6,232,961 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, Missouri | 16637 |
| St. Louis City, Missouri | 9408 |
| St. Louis County, Missouri | 6287 |
| Pulaski County, Missouri | 3274 |
| Boone County, Missouri | 2813 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
Missouri administers a variety of federally supported social programs that address the diverse needs of its residents. These programs focus on areas such as financial assistance, healthcare, nutrition, housing, and community development.
Examples include:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Medicaid (MO HealthNet)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
- Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Head Start and Early Head Start Programs
- Housing Assistance Programs
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
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%
- 0 - 4,000
- 4,000 - 7,000
- 7,000 - 10,000
- 10,000 - 15,000
- 15,000 - 25,000
- 25,000 - 35,000
- 35,000 - 50,000
- >50,000
- 0 - 50
- 50 - 100
- 100 - 250
- 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?
Download Full Data Set
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"Over 200,000 Medicaid enrollees across Missouri could lose their coverage, and 928,000 women could lose access to free preventative emergency contraception." - Anonymous