Federal Employment in NEW HAMPSHIRE
Federal workforce data for NEW HAMPSHIRE. This state accounts for 0.3% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About Federal Employment in NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW HAMPSHIRE is home to 5,773 federal civilian employees, which is 0.3% 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 -1.8%, 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 NEW HAMPSHIRE averages $116,402 across all federal grades and occupations, placing the state 5.9% above 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 12.4 years — a signal of workforce stability and the degree to which federal careers anchor local economies.
The largest federal employer in NEW HAMPSHIRE is DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS with 1,502 employees at an average salary of $112,066. The highest-paying agency in the state is DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION at $163,146 average salary. For job seekers browsing USAJOBS postings filtered to NEW HAMPSHIRE, 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
5,773
-1.8% from prior period
Average Salary
$116,402
+3.1%
Avg Length of Service
12.4 yrs
Agencies Present
20
Salary Context
How federal pay in NEW HAMPSHIRE compares to the national average of $109,869
State Average
$116,402
National Average
$109,869
vs. National Avg
+5.9%
Federal Agencies in NEW HAMPSHIRE
20 federal agencies operate in NEW HAMPSHIRE. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is the largest with 1,502 employees.
| # | Agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | 1,502 | $112,066 | 9.9 yrs |
| 2 | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | 662 | $163,146 | 15.7 yrs |
| 3 | DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY | 508 | $103,880 | 10.5 yrs |
| 4 | DEPARTMENT OF STATE | 482 | $101,005 | 12.6 yrs |
| 5 | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | 394 | $102,272 | 11.4 yrs |
| 6 | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | 353 | $96,213 | 13.2 yrs |
| 7 | DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY | 292 | $108,834 | 14.4 yrs |
| 8 | DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE | 280 | $95,861 | 9.1 yrs |
| 9 | DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY | 197 | $127,827 | 19.7 yrs |
| 10 | DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE | 174 | $113,392 | 15.1 yrs |
| 11 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 140 | $108,400 | 15.4 yrs |
| 12 | DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE | 114 | $113,651 | 10.3 yrs |
| 13 | DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR | 106 | $100,304 | 15 yrs |
| 14 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 65 | $125,804 | 10.4 yrs |
| 15 | GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 47 | $130,976 | 15.3 yrs |
| 16 | FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION | 41 | $158,921 | 14.3 yrs |
| 17 | DEPARTMENT OF LABOR | 30 | $117,297 | 16.4 yrs |
| 18 | SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | 16 | $116,545 | 12.6 yrs |
| 19 | CORP FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE | 16 | $124,636 | 9.3 yrs |
| 20 | DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY | 12 | $153,431 | 9.9 yrs |
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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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