Utah
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State Dashboards provide a snapshot of impacts to states, including the size of the federal workforce, federal dollars, a profile of probationary workers, and impacts to federal programs.
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Federal Workforce in Utah
Total Workforce
1,758,242
Federal Workforce
33,335
Probationary Federal Workforce
3,742
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 22.6% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 29.3% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | Utah Stories |
|---|---|
| Defense | 4 |
| Economy & Employment | 4 |
| Education | 9 |
| Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Energy | 4 |
| Food & Agriculture | 9 |
| Housing | 4 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 7 |
| International Development | 1 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 16 |
| Overarching | 7 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 17 |
| Research & Academic Research | 9 |
| Social Services | 8 |
| Total | 103 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/25/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 14 contracts, 17 grants and 8 leases have been terminated in Utah.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Utah
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 2281 | 585 |
| TAX EXAMINING | 2900 | 376 |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE | 757 | 147 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 1505 | 132 |
| NURSE | 779 | 121 |
| CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE | 908 | 113 |
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 1449 | 55 |
| ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | 738 | 39 |
| LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | 844 | 35 |
| MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 1117 | 25 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT | Department Of The Air Force | 11449 | 1259 | 12708 |
| UT | Department Of The Treasury | 6649 | 1210 | 7859 |
| UT | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 3467 | 558 | 4025 |
| UT | Department Of The Interior | 1773 | 171 | 1944 |
| UT | Department Of The Army | 1653 | 293 | 1946 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | $6,232,611 | $2,786,436 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Davis | 14661 |
| Salt Lake | 11858 |
| Weber | 8524 |
| Tooele | 1299 |
| Utah | 1117 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
Utah administers several federally supported social programs that play a vital role in supporting its residents, particularly those facing economic challenges. These programs address various needs, including healthcare, nutrition, financial assistance, and early childhood education. Examples include:
- Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Head Start and Early Head Start
- Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Medicaid (Health Coverage)
- Public Health Services
Some of these programs have already been impacted, and others may be impacted in the future.
State Map
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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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