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 | 1500 |
| Nor-Lea Hospital | Healthcare | 595 |
| City of Hobbs | Government | 560 |
| Lovington Municipal Schools | Education | 430 |
| Walmart SuperCenter | Retail | 400 |
| Lea County | Government | 420 |
| Geo Group Correctional Facility | Corrections | 198 |
| New Mexico Junior College | Education | 282 |
| Albertson's Market | Retail | 300 |
| Watson's Construction | Construction | 339 |
| Ingram Professional Services | Oil & Gas | 230 |
| McDonalds's Restaurant | Restaurant | 230 |
| Urenco USA | Nuclear | 231 |
| Zia Park Racetrack, Casino, & Hotel | Entertainment | 170 |
| Covenant Hospital Hobbs | Healthcare | 220 |
| Mewbourne Oil Company | Oil & Gas | 300 |
| RMS Foods Inc. | Manufacturing | 125 |
| Ferguson Construction | Construction | 243 |
| Lin-Mar Inc. | Healthcare | 150 |
| Home Depot | Retail | 180 |
| Source: EDCLC, updated 07/2022 | ||