Washington County is Just Minutes Away from Major Twin Cities Area Employers

Washington County offers convenient access to major employers. Over the past five years, between 2013 to 2018, Washington County’s total employment population grew by 14.8 percent. That’s twice as much growth as the overall statewide growth during that period of time, which was 7.0 percent. 

Washington County’s employment growth rate can partially be attributed to its close proximity to major employers in the Twin Cities metro area. Located just 10 minutes from St. Paul, Washington County residents have the opportunity to work for some of the biggest employers in the state of Minnesota. Some of these major employers include 3M, Target, Best Buy, Land O’ Lakes, Cargill, Mayo Clinic, Xcel Energy, Polaris, St. Jude Medical Center, and many more. Washington County residents seeking employment in the Twin Cities can look forward to a short commute and the opportunity to work at one of these major corporations. Click here to learn more about job opportunities for Washington County residents.