Top 10 states with the highest numbers of state and local government workers who are veterans
| Rank | State | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 106,000 |
| 2 | Texas | 98,500 |
| 3 | Florida | 76,500 |
| 4 | New York | 56,000 |
| 5 | Virginia | 45,300 |
| 6 | Georgia | 43,500 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 42,600 |
| 8 | Illinois | 40,500 |
| 9 | North Carolina | 40,100 |
| 10 | Ohio | 38,600 |
Source: Economic Policy Institute analysis of American Community Survey microdata, pooled years 2017–2018.