US EditionNearly 25,000 Federal Workers in Maryland Lost Their Jobs in 2025, Data Shows
Maryland lost 24,900 federal jobs in 2025 due to Trump-Vance administration workforce cuts, the largest decline nationwide, with 10,300 jobs lost in October and November alone.
- On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Maryland lost 10,300 federal jobs in October and November 2025, with a total decline of 24,900 since January 2025, the largest state drop.
- The cuts stem from the Trump-Vance administration's 2025 effort to shrink the federal workforce, with BLS data showing October–November losses reflect deferred resignations starting Oct. 1, 2025.
- State labor data show private sector employers in Maryland lost 4,400 jobs in October and November, while Maryland's unemployment rate rose from 3.8% to 4.2%, and federal civilian employees make up about 6% of overall employment.
- State officials announced the Moore-Miller administration will support affected workers, saying `Our federal government's unjustified and reckless assault on Maryland, and one that is not stopping anytime soon` .
- With federal jobs concentrated at about 5.3% of state employment, Maryland's more than 160,000 federal civilian jobs heighten impact, prompting officials to urge diversification to protect the DMV and Virginia.
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The 2025 closed with a historic fall in federal employment in Maryland, which lost nearly 25,000 jobs, more than any other state in the country.The figures reflect a direct blow to the local economy, where nearly 270,000 people depend on the federal government for their livelihoods.This drop shows the urgency of diversifying the state economy and preparing workers for an uncertain 2026.Immediate impact of the federal cutBetween October and Novem…
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