| EMPLOYER | INDUSTRY | EMPLOYED |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Municipal Schools | Education | 1500 |
| Nor-Lea Hospital | Healthcare | 622 |
| Lovington Municipal Schools | Education | 600 |
| City of Hobbs | Government | 538 |
| Ingram Professional Services | Oil & Gas | 410 |
| Walmart SuperCenter | Retail | 400 |
| Lea County | Government | 399 |
| Mewbourne Oil Company | Oil & Gas | 399 |
| Watsons Construction | Construction | 337 |
| New Mexico Junior College | Education | 285 |
| Albertsons Market | Retail | 280 |
| Zia Park Racetrack, Casino, & Hotel | Entertainment | 240 |
| Urenco USA | Nuclear | 231 |
| Covenant Hospital Hobbs | Healthcare | 225 |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Restaurant | 223 |
| Ferguson Construction | Construction | 207 |
| Geo Group correctional Facility | Corrections | 198 |
| Home Depot | Retail | 180 |
| Lin-Mar Inc. | Healthcare | 143 |
| Xcel Energy | Energy & Gas | 100 |
