Wiesbaden’s public sector drives jobs in healthcare and social services
Wiesbaden, home to around 32,000 public-sector employees, has a significant public sector workforce. This sector contributes 17% to the city's total workforce of 184,300. Notably, nearly a quarter of these public-sector employees work part-time.
Wiesbaden ranks 10th among Germany's independent cities in terms of public-sector staffing. The city's public institutions are expected to create the most jobs in the coming decade in social services and healthcare, particularly in psychosocial support and crisis intervention. This is due to the increasing importance of mental health and an aging population.
The state government employs 18,700 public-sector workers in Wiesbaden, while federal and city authorities provide nearly 6,000 jobs. Statutory social security providers employ an additional 1,400 workers. The city is home to the Hessian state government, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), and the Federal Statistical Office.
Wage negotiations in the public sector are a key issue in Wiesbaden, with 48% of workers being civil servants and 52% employed under private-law contracts.
Wiesbaden's public sector plays a substantial role in the city's employment landscape. With a significant number of part-time workers and a focus on social services and healthcare, the public sector is expected to grow and adapt to meet the needs of the city's demographic trends.
