Government—Federal, State and Local
Each day over 55,000 government workers report to work in Baltimore County. With easy access to the I-95 corridor, close proximity to Washington, D.C., and an abundant, skilled and educated workforce, Baltimore County is home to significant federal and local government headquarters.
Impact Overview
Impact | Jobs | Associated Worker Income | Employers |
Regional | 219,678 | $14.6 billion | Over 1,490 |
Statewide | 489,102 | $35.1 billion | Over 3,500 |
County Government Industry
Baltimore County employs 11 percent of the state’s total workers (federal, state and local).

More than 55,256 workers
More than 320 employers
Generates $3.7 billion worker income
Employment Highlights
The following are major employers in the County's government industry.
- Baltimore County Government—Headquartered in Towson, Baltimore County Government employed 22,233 people in 2018.
- Social Security Administration (SSA)—Located in Woodlawn, SSA’s headquarters employs over 11,500 people.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—CMS employs 4,100 people at Federal Center in Woodlawn.
Learn More
For a detailed analysis of employment in the government industry, view the Job Connector Toolkit.
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