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Federal Employment in NEVADA

Federal workforce data for NEVADA. This state accounts for 0.7% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.

What the Numbers Say About Federal Employment in NEVADA

NEVADA is home to 16,744 federal civilian employees, which is 0.7% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472 recorded in OPM FedScope for March 2025. Versus the prior reporting period, the state's federal headcount moved down by -0.9%, reflecting the combined effect of new hires via USAJOBS, retirements, inter-state transfers, and attrition across the 20 federal agencies currently operating on state soil.

Pay in NEVADA averages $99,250 across all federal grades and occupations, placing the state 9.7% below the national federal civilian average of $109,869. The gap reflects locality-pay tables, the mix of headquarters versus field-office roles, and the occupational profile of agencies that concentrate here. Average length of service is 10 years — a signal of workforce stability and the degree to which federal careers anchor local economies.

The largest federal employer in NEVADA is DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS with 6,663 employees at an average salary of $110,331. The highest-paying agency in the state is DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY at $159,641 average salary. For job seekers browsing USAJOBS postings filtered to NEVADA, these agency-level concentrations matter because they determine which career ladders, locality-pay tables, and mission areas dominate local federal employment. All figures come directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes, updated quarterly.

Federal Employees

16,744

-0.9% from prior period

Average Salary

$99,250

+3.2%

Avg Length of Service

10 yrs

Agencies Present

20

Salary Context

How federal pay in NEVADA compares to the national average of $109,869

State Average

$99,250

National Average

$109,869

vs. National Avg

-9.7%

Federal Agencies in NEVADA

20 federal agencies operate in NEVADA. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is the largest with 6,663 employees.

# Agency Employees Avg Salary
1 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 6,663 $110,331
2 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 2,209 $78,331
3 DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR 2,067 $87,714
4 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 1,706 $92,035
5 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 528 $81,016
6 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 525 $110,531
7 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 431 $85,102
8 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 406 $84,621
9 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 352 $132,502
10 DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY 317 $108,023
11 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 302 $87,919
12 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 255 $90,761
13 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 177 $98,521
14 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 140 $159,641
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 134 $95,191
16 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 42 $125,295
17 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 41 $81,750
18 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 37 $107,037
19 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 37 $95,633
20 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 19 $86,454

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal employees work in NEVADA? ▾
NEVADA has 16,744 federal civilian employees as of March 2025. This represents 0.7% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average federal salary in NEVADA? ▾
The average federal salary in NEVADA is $99,250 per year, which is 9.7% below the national federal average of $109,869.
Which federal agency has the most employees in NEVADA? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is the largest federal employer in NEVADA with 6,663 employees and an average salary of $110,331.
What is the highest-paying federal agency in NEVADA? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY has the highest average salary among federal agencies in NEVADA at $159,641 per year.
How many federal agencies operate in NEVADA? ▾
20 federal agencies have employees in NEVADA. The largest is DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS with 6,663 employees.
How does federal employment in NEVADA compare to other states? ▾
NEVADA ranks among the lower-ranking states for federal employment, with 0.7% of the total federal civilian workforce. The average length of service is 10 years.

Data Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) FedScope Employment Cubes, March 2025. Federal civilian non-seasonal full-time and part-time employees. Data does not include military personnel, postal workers, or intelligence agency staff. Last updated: 2026-03-10.

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