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 | 1170 |
| Nor-Lea Hospital | Healthcare | 649 |
| City of Hobbs | Government | 553 |
| Lovington Municipal Schools | Education | 430 |
| Walmart SuperCenter | Retail | 380 |
| Lea County | Government | 315 |
| Geo Group Correctional Facility | Corrections | 312 |
| New Mexico Junior College | Education | 301 |
| Albertson's Market | Retail | 300 |
| Watson's Construction | Construction | 280 |
| Ingram Professional Services | Oil & Gas | 256 |
| McDonalds's Restaurant | Restaurant | 240 |
| Urenco USA | Nuclear | 235 |
| Zia Park Racetrack, Casino, & Hotel | Entertainment | 225 |
| Covenant Hospital Hobbs | Healthcare | 220 |
| Mewbourne Oil Company | Oil & Gas | 175 |
| RMS Foods Inc. | Manufacturing | 150 |
| Ferguson Construction | Construction | 140 |
| Lin-Mar Inc. | Healthcare | 120 |
| Home Depot | Retail | 109 |
| Source: EDCLC, updated 12/2021 | ||