Who are Wichita's Largest Employers?
Have you ever wondered which company in Wichita is the largest? Here is a list of the top 10 companies with the most employees in the Wichita area.
1. Spirit AeroSystems
Industry: Aviation
Year founded: 1927 (adopted Current name in 2005)
Headquartered: Wichita Kansas
Number of full-time employees in Wichita: 10,900
2. Via Chrisiti Health
Industry: Health Care
Year founded: 1995
Headquartered: Wichita Kansas
Number of full-time employees in Wichita: 5,899
3. Unified School District 259
Industry: Education
Headquarted: Wichita, Kansas
Number of full-time employees in Wichita: 5,606
4. Cessna Aircraft Co.
Industry: Aviation
Year founded 1927
Headquartered: Wichita, Kansas
Number of full-time employees in Wichita: 5,400
5. McConnell AFB
Industry: U.S. Military
Year Built: 1941
Number of full-time employees in Wichita: 5,094
6. State of Kansas
Industry: State Government
Year Founded: 1861
Number of full-time employees in Wichita: 3,992
7. Koch Industries
Industry: Multi-industry
Year founded: 1940
Headquartered: Wichita, Kansas
Number of full-time employees in Wichita: 3,500
8. Beechcraft
Industry: Aviation
Year Founded: 1932
Headquartered: Wichita, Kansas
Number of full-time employees in Wichita: 3,372
9. Bombardier Learjet
Industry: Aviation
Year Founded: 1932
Headquartered: Wichita, Kansas
Number of full-time employees in Wichita: 2,855
10. City of Wichita
Industry: Local Government
Year Founded: 1868 (incorporate 1870)
Number of full-time employees in Wichita: 2,800
* Employment numbers sourced from Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition
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