California
Rank #3 · 8.3% of federal contract spending
Total Contract Spending
$62.1B
National Rank
#3
% of Total
8.3%
Per Capita
$1,572 per resident
#36 in per-capita spending
Ranked #36 in per-capita federal spending among all states and territories.
Why California?
California's federal contract haul reflects its tech industry, major defense presence (Northrop Grumman, Raytheon), and national laboratories like Lawrence Livermore and Sandia. The state also hosts multiple Navy and Air Force installations along its coast.
Top Contractors in California
| Rank | Contractor | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care Services, California Department Of | $112.5B |
| 2 | Department Of Social Services California | $21.1B |
| 3 | Department Of Education California | $7.5B |
| 4 | Department Of Transportation California | $6.3B |
| 5 | Office Of Emergency Services | $6.2B |
| 6 | Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | $3.6B |
| 7 | Qtc Medical Services Inc. | $2.8B |
| 8 | The Boeing Company | $2.3B |
| 9 | California Institute Of Technology | $2.3B |
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