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Top Metros for Federal Government Jobs in 2008

Top Metros for Federal Government Jobs in 2008

USAJobs.gov - Last Update April 13, 2008

Have you ever wondered where the federal government is hiring most? Most new federal job seekers are surprised that nearly 80 percent of federal jobs are outside of the Washington DC area, and while the capital remains the top city for federal hiring, you may be surprised at the other top ten locales.

Below are the top ten locations for federal job postings (as of 04/13/08):

1) Washington, DC

Job Postings: 1,482,292
Trend: +70%

2) San Antonio, TX


Job Postings: 345,847
Trend: +55.9%

3) Atlanta, GA


Job Postings: 318,112
Trend: +48.6%


4) Philadelphia, PA


Job Postings: 190,608
Trend: +63.4%

5) New York, NY

Job Postings: 180,864
Trend: +58.2%


6) Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX


Job Postings: 178,087
Trend: +56.3%

7) Baltimore, MD


Job Postings: 174,661
Trend: +67.7%

8) Tampa, FL


Job Postings: 168,901
Trend: +65%


9) Chicago, IL

Job Postings: 167,126
Trend: +52.7%


10) Los Angeles


Job Postings: 148,534
Trend: +77.6%

Other Cities With Significant Federal Government Sectors

Boston, Buffalo, Denver, Houston, San Diego.

Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management


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