Article Title: Gov't. Employment Ranges From 38% in D.C. to 12% in Ohio Article Snip: highest percentage of federal workers, which is much of what sets them apart from the rest of the nation. The U.S. Postal Service is the nation's top federal employer, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accounting for 23% of government jobs across the country. Reference: www.gallup.com
If you are searching for employment with the U.S. Postal Service, you may also be interested in seeking employment with the Federal Government. Federal employees and postal employees are in the same retirement system and many benefits are closely matched. The potential for higher compensation and advancement in federal jobs appears to be equal or greater than that of postal employees.
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