Largest Employers
Employers choose Lea County for its business-friendly leadership, attractive incentives, and hard-working labor force!
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Lea County's Top 20 Largest Employers
| Employer | Industry | # Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Municipal Schools | Education | 1,498 |
| Nor-Lea Hospital | Healthcare | 575 |
| City of Hobbs | Government | 532 |
| Watson Construction | Construction | 485 |
| Walmart SuperCenter | Retail | 386 |
| Lea County | Government | 367 |
| McDonald's Restaurant | Food Service | 350 |
| Ferguson Construction Company | Construction | 335 |
| Lea Regional Medical Center | Healthcare | 305 |
| Constructors Inc. | Construction | 300 |
| D&D Pipeline Construction | Construction | 300 |
| New Mexico Junior College | Education | 252 |
| McVay Drilling Company | Oil & Gas | 250 |
| Zia Racetrack, Casino, & Hotel | Entertainment | 250 |
| GEO Lea County Correctional Facility | Corrections | 241 |
| Miracle Home Health Care | Healthcare | 240 |
| Urenco USA | Nuclear | 230 |
| Lin-Mar Inc | Healthcare | 230 |
| Albertson's Market | Retail | 225 |
| Ingram Professional Services | Oil & Gas | 200 |
| Mewbourne Oil Company | Oil & Gas | 176 |
| Source: EDCLC, updated 7/2019 | ||