Federal government, excluding postal service
NAICS Code: 999100
BLS projects Federal government, excluding postal service to contract -4.6% through 2034 - 7.0 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 17% of them. It ranks among the contracting industries projected through 2034.
Where Federal government, excluding postal service sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Federal government, excluding postal service sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-4.6% Top 83% higher than 17% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: -4.6% projected BLS growth for Federal government, excluding postal service .
Projected decline plus a mid-sized public-company sample argues for checking adjacent occupations before treating any single firm grade as destiny.
NAICS 999100 · 2,393,800 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Federal government, excluding postal service.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Federal government, excluding postal service (NAICS 999100) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary help services | 2,612,100 | -2.1% |
| Services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 2,512,300 | +21.0% |
| Computer systems design and related services | 2,444,800 | +15.8% |
| Federal government, excluding postal service | 2,393,800 | -4.6% |
| State government, excluding education and hospitals | 2,380,300 | +0.3% |
| Colleges, universities, and professional schools; state | 2,242,900 | +5.2% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Federal government, excluding postal service?
As of 2024, the Federal government, excluding postal service industry employs approximately 2,393,800 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Federal government, excluding postal service growing or declining?
The Federal government, excluding postal service industry is projected to decline by 4.6% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -109,200 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Federal government, excluding postal service?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Federal government, excluding postal service. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Federal government, excluding postal service industry?
AI impact on the Federal government, excluding postal service industry depends on the occupation mix inside it. View occupation-level AI exposure scores and employer risk grades for the measurable signals we publish.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts