Listed below are Houston’s Top 10 Employers based on number of employees.
1. Walmart
37,000 employees
Walmart over the last 50 years has grown to be the largest retailer in the world. They have 11,700 stores around the world under 65 banners in 28 countries and eCommerce websites. In the Houston area, more commonly recognized as Walmart or Sams Club.
2. Memorial Hermann Health System
24,108 employees
Memorial Hermann is the largest not-for-profit health system in Southeast Texas. They have 15 hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services in and around the Houston area. The Memorial Hermann location in the Texas Medical Center has one of the busiest Level 1 trauma centers in the nation.
3. H-E-B
23,732 employees
H-E-B is one of the largest grocery chains in Texas, with roughly 400 stores in Texas and in Mexico. They have been in business since 1905 and in the Houston area is the more predominant of the grocery stores available to shop at.
4. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
21,086 employees
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is the most premier cancer in the world, and one of the largest. In total, MD Anderson has more that 25 buildings in the Houston and Central Texas area.
20,918 employees
With over 20,000 employees in the Greater Houston area, McDonald’s Corp is a top employer in Houston providing jobs with benefits such as 401K Plans, medical insurance and recognition programs for outstanding staff performance.
20,000 employees
Houston Methodist is currently hiring in and around the Greater Houston area for registered nurses and sign-on bonuses for those who qualify. Houston Methodist is located in the Texas Medical Center, and has six community hospitals located throughout Houston.
7. Kroger
16,000 employees
Houston, Texas is home to the headquarters of The Kroger Co. Southwest Division, with dozens of grocery stores located throughout the Greater Houston area. Kroger offers employees competitive Total Rewards and advocates for a healthy work-life balance.
14,941 employees
United Airlines believes that hiring talented employees and empowering them is what is critical to the success of the airline. They have many business resource groups available to their staff and offer benefits and traveler privileges to employees.
9. Schlumberger
12,069 employees
Schlumberger is the leading provider in the world for supplying reservoir characterization, drilling, production and processing the oil and gas industry. They working more than 85 countries and employ 100,000 people.
10. Shell Oil Co.
11,507 employees
Shell is a leading oil and gas producer in the deepwater of the Gulf of Mexico. Also a pioneer in oil and gas exploration and production and a leading oil and natural gas producer.
Companies that follow the top 10:
11. Exxon Mobil Corp.
11,000 employees
12. Texas Children’s Hospital
10,992 employees
13. HCA
10,830 employees
14. Landry’s
10,800 employees
15. UTMB Health
9,928 employees
16. Harris Health System
9,174 employees
17. National Oilwell Varco
8,960 employees
18. UT Health Science Center at Houston
8,220 employees
19. Chevron
8,000 employees
20. The Home Depot
7,880 employees
21. Fluor Corp.
7,750 employees
22. Baylor College of Medicine
7,705 employees
23. CHI St. Luke’s Health
7,198 employees
24. JPMorgan Chase
6,850 employees
25. Whataburger
6,620 employees
26. Subway
6,168 employees
27. Academy Sports + Outdoors
5,800 employees
28. Baker Hughes
5,695 employees
29. S&B Engineers and Constructors
5,500 employees
30. Target Corp.
5,405 employees
