Major Employers in East Metro MSP
Minneapolis-St. Paul has the 17th most diverse economy among 384 metropolitan areas, ranking in the top 4% in the country. This is exceptional news for companies considering the area. A diverse economy means the workforce has strong skill sets. It's easy for companies to find workers with niche skills or the ability to learn quickly.
Minnesota is currently home to 17 Fortune 500 Companies, also ranking 4th in the country on a per capita basis. The state is home to more than 900 foreign-owned companies from 40 different countries. Businesses from around the world find value in operating here.
Get to know the major employers specific to Washington County, just east of the Minneapolis-St. Paul downtown areas. These businesses represent a diverse range of industries, including retail, food processing, energy, technology, and healthcare. New industries continue to expand and emerge in East Metro MSP as entrepreneurs bring their visions to life.
Your organization is in good company when you choose Washington County.
Quick Facts
Over the past five years, between 2013 and 2018, the county’s total employment grew by 14.8 percent. This was twice as fast as statewide employment growth during that period of time, at 7.0 percent.
Over the past year, between 2017 and 2018, the county’s total employment grew by 2.9 percent. This was nearly three times as fast as statewide employment growth during that period of time, at 1.0 percent.
Over the past year, between 2017 and 2018, Washington County came in third for adding the most jobs in Minnesota.
Over the past decade, between 2008 and 2018, Washington County came in third for adding the most jobs in Minnesota.
