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Government—Federal, State and Local

The Historic Courthouse in Towson.

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).

11 percent of Maryland's government jobs.

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.