Major Employers

Snohomish County is home to a broad range of employers. From internationally recognized and nationally known corporations, to regional enterprises, employment possibilities exist  across a vibrant variety of sources. 

The Top 20 private and public sector employers in Snohomish County in 2024 are as follows:

CompanyBusiness LineTotal 2024Private / Public
The Boeing CompanyAircraft Manufacturing15,006Private
MicrosoftTechnology3,448Public
AmazonRetail- Electronic2,725Public
Providence SwedishHealth Care2,393Private
Naval Station EverettU.S. Navy Base1,340Public
Premera Blue CrossHealth Insurer1,311Private
AT&TTelecommunications1,244Public
Washington State Government State Government1,228Public
T-Mobile USTelecommunications1,076Public
Edmonds School DistrictSchool District1,072Public
Edmonds CollegeColleges and Universities1,029Public
Everett Public SchoolsSchool District917Public
Optum Care Washington | The Everett ClinicHealth Care906Public
KrogerRetail- Grocery872Public
PhilipsMedical Equipment842Public
CostcoRetail- General Merchandise804Public
StarbucksRestaurants778Public
Evergreen HealthHealth Care740Private
Everett Community College Colleges and Universities697Public
Fluke CorporationManufacturing677Private

Source: Lightcast/EMSI
Lightcast/EMSI methodology:  https://lightcast.io/resources/blog/emsi-faq-where-does-emsi-data-come-from

Many notable firms have headquarters in our metropolitan area, including:

COMPANYINDUSTRY
Alaska AirlinesAirline
Amazon.comOnline Shopping
Fluke CorporationManufacturing
CostcoRetail
Expedia.comOnline Travel
MicrosoftHardware / Software
NintendoVideo Gaming
NordstromRetail
Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI)Outdoor clothing/equipment
StarbucksCoffee