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Federal Employment in VERMONT

Federal workforce data for VERMONT. This state accounts for 0.2% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.

What the Numbers Say About Federal Employment in VERMONT

VERMONT is home to 5,298 federal civilian employees, which is 0.2% 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 -1.6%, reflecting the combined effect of new hires via USAJOBS, retirements, inter-state transfers, and attrition across the 15 federal agencies currently operating on state soil.

Pay in VERMONT averages $106,091 across all federal grades and occupations, placing the state 3.4% 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 11.6 years — a signal of workforce stability and the degree to which federal careers anchor local economies.

The largest federal employer in VERMONT is DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY with 2,626 employees at an average salary of $102,180. The highest-paying agency in the state is DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE at $124,300 average salary. For job seekers browsing USAJOBS postings filtered to VERMONT, 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

5,298

-1.6% from prior period

Average Salary

$106,091

+3.0%

Avg Length of Service

11.6 yrs

Agencies Present

15

Salary Context

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

State Average

$106,091

National Average

$109,869

vs. National Avg

-3.4%

Federal Agencies in VERMONT

15 federal agencies operate in VERMONT. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY is the largest with 2,626 employees.

# Agency Employees Avg Salary
1 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 2,626 $102,180
2 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 1,309 $123,407
3 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 312 $84,056
4 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 240 $86,597
5 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 124 $89,487
6 DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR 83 $97,732
7 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 81 $124,300
8 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 66 $71,702
9 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 60 $117,518
10 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 55 $89,621
11 DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY 46 $105,775
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 37 $107,193
13 DEPARTMENT OF STATE 33 $85,909
14 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 22 $98,554
15 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 11 $99,992

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5,773 employees $116,402 avg

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4,345 employees $107,265 avg

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6,476 employees $90,697 avg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal employees work in VERMONT? ▾
VERMONT has 5,298 federal civilian employees as of March 2025. This represents 0.2% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average federal salary in VERMONT? ▾
The average federal salary in VERMONT is $106,091 per year, which is 3.4% below the national federal average of $109,869.
Which federal agency has the most employees in VERMONT? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY is the largest federal employer in VERMONT with 2,626 employees and an average salary of $102,180.
What is the highest-paying federal agency in VERMONT? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE has the highest average salary among federal agencies in VERMONT at $124,300 per year.
How many federal agencies operate in VERMONT? ▾
15 federal agencies have employees in VERMONT. The largest is DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY with 2,626 employees.
How does federal employment in VERMONT compare to other states? ▾
VERMONT ranks among the lower-ranking states for federal employment, with 0.2% of the total federal civilian workforce. The average length of service is 11.6 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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