Federal Employment in WYOMING
Federal workforce data for WYOMING. 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 WYOMING
WYOMING is home to 6,476 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 -10.2%, 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 WYOMING averages $90,697 across all federal grades and occupations, placing the state 17.4% 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 10.5 years — a signal of workforce stability and the degree to which federal careers anchor local economies.
The largest federal employer in WYOMING is DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS with 2,032 employees at an average salary of $104,747. The highest-paying agency in the state is DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY at $137,721 average salary. For job seekers browsing USAJOBS postings filtered to WYOMING, 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
6,476
-10.2% from prior period
Average Salary
$90,697
+8.0%
Avg Length of Service
10.5 yrs
Agencies Present
15
Salary Context
How federal pay in WYOMING compares to the national average of $109,869
State Average
$90,697
National Average
$109,869
vs. National Avg
-17.4%
Federal Agencies in WYOMING
15 federal agencies operate in WYOMING. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is the largest with 2,032 employees.
| # | Agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | 2,032 | $104,747 | 8.4 yrs |
| 2 | DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR | 1,724 | $83,767 | 13 yrs |
| 3 | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | 918 | $74,742 | 11.1 yrs |
| 4 | DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE | 746 | $84,412 | 9.6 yrs |
| 5 | DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY | 212 | $86,222 | 7.6 yrs |
| 6 | DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY | 160 | $76,167 | 7.9 yrs |
| 7 | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | 86 | $113,424 | 12.9 yrs |
| 8 | DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE | 74 | $61,285 | 8.7 yrs |
| 9 | DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE | 68 | $74,051 | 9.4 yrs |
| 10 | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | 66 | $107,067 | 11.9 yrs |
| 11 | DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY | 50 | $137,721 | 14.8 yrs |
| 12 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 48 | $86,192 | 12.8 yrs |
| 13 | DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY | 37 | $92,507 | 11.2 yrs |
| 14 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 32 | $94,100 | 15.6 yrs |
| 15 | DEPARTMENT OF LABOR | 23 | $90,577 | 7.1 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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