Local government workers are highly educated: Educational attainment of private-sector and local government workers
| < High school | High school | Some college | Bachelor’s | Advanced degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | |||||
| Private sector | 8% | 27% | 28% | 25% | 12% |
| Local government | 2% | 16% | 23% | 29% | 31% |
| Colorado | |||||
| Private sector | 7% | 23% | 26% | 31% | 14% |
| Local government | 1% | 14% | 23% | 32% | 30% |
| Virginia | |||||
| Private sector | 7% | 22% | 25% | 30% | 17% |
| Local government | 1% | 14% | 16% | 28% | 40% |
Note: Statistics shown are for wage and salary workers ages 18–64 working 35 or more hours per week. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Source: Authors’ analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Current Population Survey microdata, pooled years 2015–2019.