Los Angeles is the largest city in the state of California by population and the second most populous city in the United States. The Greater Los Angeles Area, encompassing five counties, has an estimated population of over 17.7 million people. The city is one of the world’s centers of culture, technology, and international trade, and is home to world-renowned institutions in a broad range of professional and cultural fields. Most Federal positions available in Los Angeles are health care, defense, and compliance-related.

Average Salary for Government Workers: $65,000

Quick Facts
Population: 3,819,951
High School Graduation Rate: 47.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 25.5%
Mean Travel Time to Work (in minutes): 29.6

Federal Agencies Hiring: U.S. Postal Service, Forest Service, Army Reserve Command, Veterans Health Administration, Employee Benefits Security Administration

Occupations in Demand: Forestry Technician, Auditor, USAR Unit Administrator, Health Science Specialist, Pension Investigator

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