Federal Job Losses Impact DC And Baltimore
The Washington D.C. region currently has approximately 313,000 federal jobs, the lowest level recorded since 1990. The region lost 16.5 percent of its federal jobs over the past year. More than 62,000 federal workers were lost between January 2025 and January 2026. area contains the majority of federal jobs in the United States. The District of Columbia has lost 16% of its federal jobs, while Baltimore has lost 20%. These figures represent the two highest percentage losses of federal positions among US metro areas. The report noted that Dallas and Houston saw 7% reductions. This workforce decline is described as an existential crisis for the region's economy. The loss of these jobs affects local businesses through a multiplier effect.
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WAMU 88.5 DC
“There are currently about 313,000 federal jobs in the region, the lowest since 1990. That's after more than 62,000 federal workers lost their jobs from January 2025 to January 2026.”
WAMU 88.5 DC
“The Bureau of Labor Statistics keeps these statistics of how many federal jobs exist. They've been doing that since 1990. We've never had as low a number as we do today.”
WAMU 88.5 DC
“Baltimore lost 20% of their federal jobs. Dallas and Houston, 7%. The District of Columbia, 16%.”
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