Federal Government employment resumed its downward trend with a loss of 261 jobs to average 53,708 in 1999. On average, Federal jobs pay substantially more than other Governments. The average Federal job paid $44,179 in 1999, an increase of 3.1 percent.

U.S. Postal Service employment increased by 287 jobs to 15,358. Postal Employees earned an average of $40,269.

Administration of Environmental Quality and Housing Programs employment declined by 145 jobs to 9,150. This was due to a 151- job loss in Land, Mineral, and Wildlife Conservation.

National Security and International Affairs was the third largest category under Federal Government with 8,560 employees. This was a decline of 184 jobs. Only civilian military employment is counted by the ES202 Program.

Justice, Public Order, and Safety employment increased by a mere five jobs to 2,743. Correctional Institutions employment increased by 76 jobs to 1,453 while Legal Counsel and Prosecution employment declined by 73 jobs to 242.