Nevada
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Federal Workforce in Nevada
Total Workforce
1,556,567
Federal Workforce
13,697
Probationary Federal Workforce
654
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 31.14% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 37.16% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | Nevada Stories |
|---|---|
| Defense | 1 |
| Economy & Employment | 3 |
| Education | 1 |
| Energy | 5 |
| Food & Agriculture | 8 |
| Housing | 1 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 2 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 18 |
| Overarching | 7 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 9 |
| Research & Academic Research | 3 |
| Social Services | 12 |
| Total | 71 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/22/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 4 contracts, 8 grants and 6 leases have been terminated in Nevada.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Nevada
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 | 1491 | 174 |
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 603 | 44 |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE | 556 | 96 |
| MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 468 | 51 |
| MEDICAL OFFICER | 452 | 49 |
| SOCIAL WORK | 402 | 40 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 359 | 40 |
| MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 314 | 12 |
| FORESTRY TECHNICIAN | 253 | 40 |
| PRACTICAL NURSE | 240 | 22 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 5936 | 798 | 6734 |
| NV | Department Of The Interior | 1760 | 161 | 1921 |
| NV | Department Of The Air Force | 1335 | 208 | 1543 |
| NV | Department Of Agriculture | 488 | 85 | 573 |
| NV | Department Of The Army | 383 | 108 | 491 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $4,074,248 | $3,922,801 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Clark County | 15083 |
| Washoe County | 4165 |
| Carson City | 579 |
| Churchill County | 555 |
| Elko County | 340 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
Nevada administers a variety of federally supported social programs designed to assist residents in areas such as financial aid, nutrition, housing, and emergency services. These programs play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of individuals and families across the state. Examples include:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- TANF Neon
- TANF Child Only
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
- Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
- Energy Assistance Program
- Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
- Housing Assistance Programs
- Child Care Assistance Program
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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