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Strength in Diversity: Washington County's Employment Picture
Washington County has a diverse economic base, and one that is well-suited to the 21st-century economy. Its primary employment sectors include education (not unsurprising with a 15,000-student university in Johnson City), government and health care. The county is also home to a diverse set of industrial employers, is a major player in the call center market, and is the premier retail destination for a large geographic area extending into Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina. These factors all have helped Washington County consistently boast one of the 10 lowest unemployment rates of Tennessee's 95 counties.
The County's Top Employers in 2010
Employer | Employees |
---|---|
Advanced Call Center Technologies | 1,400 |
American Water Heater Co. | 1,170 |
AT&T Mobility | 650 |
Citi Commerce Solutions | 1,950 |
City of Johnson City | 853 |
East Tennessee State University | 2,330 |
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center | 1,592 |
Johnson City School System | 832 |
Mountain States Health Alliance | 3,541 |
Washington County School System | 1,200 |
Non-Agricultural Employment Groups
The Johnson City Metro Area (Washington, Carter, and Unicoi counties) had the following number of people employed in these non-agricultural employment groups as of early 2010:
Group | Employees |
---|---|
Education and Health | 13,400 |
Financial Activities | 4,600 |
Goods Production | 11,400 |
Government | 17,900 |
Manufacturing | 8,400 |
Professional and Business Services | 7,500 |
Transport/Utilities/Trade | 13,300 |
Wholesale and Retail | 12,100 |