Maryland ranks as the fifth most affected state by the 2025 federal government shutdown, according to a recent WalletHub study. The state leads the nation in both the share of federal jobs and federal contract dollars per capita, making it highly vulnerable to disruptions. Additionally, Maryland ranks seventh in real estate as a percentage of its Gross State Product (GSP), and sixteenth in access to national parks. Despite these challenges, Maryland’s reliance on federal support remains a critical factor in its economic landscape.
Where Maryland stands: According to the study, Maryland currently ranks first for share of federal jobs impacted by the shutdown; first for federal contract dollars impacted, per capita; and seventh for real estate effected as a percentage of GSP.
