Talent & Workforce
Our productive, dedicated, and well-rounded regional workforce of 400,000 has made the county a choice location for manufacturers, financial services, and distribution companies.
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Major Employers
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COMPANY | EMPLOYEES | PRODUCT/SERVICE |
|---|---|---|
Washington County Public Schools | 3,705 | Elementary and Secondary Schools |
2,654 | General Freight Trucking, Local | |
Meritus Health | 2,590 | Medical Services |
State of Maryland | 1,855 | Various Government Agencies |
Volvo Group | 1,836 | Diesel Engines and Transmissions |
Washington County Government | 1,418 | Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined |
Amazon | 1,200 | General Freight Trucking, Local |
FiServ | 993 | Credit Card Processing |
Bowman Group (The) | 861 | Hotels Management and Logistics |
Hagerstown Community College | 700 | Higher Education |
A.C.&T. Co. | 608 | Fuel Dealers |
Walmart | 565 | Warehouse Club and Supercenter |
ARC of Washington County | 552 | Medical and Social Services |
Moore RMG | 545 | Mail Order Processing |
Brook Lane Health Services | 475 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals |
City of Hagerstown | 459 | Executive and Legislative Offices |
Direct Mail Processors | 450 | Mail Order Processing |
Dot Foods | 440 | Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage |
Federal Government | 438 | Various Government Agencies |
Staples Distribution | 392 | General Warehousing and Storage |
Tractor Supply Co. | 275 | General Warehousing and Storage |
Conagra Brands | 205 | Food Manufacturing |
Fives Landis Corp. | 168 | Cylindrical Grinding Manufacturing |
Regional Workforce Draw
896,982
POPULATION
424,113
LABOR FORCE
410,896
EMPLOYED
13,331
UNEMPLOYED
23,611
COMMUTERS ENTERING THE COUNTY
23,860
COMMUTERS LEAVING THE COUNTY
Wages & Affluence
Washington County has a stable cost market; low household income, low cost of living, and a large number and percent of households with income below $60,000, and low projected income growth.
$73,017
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$69,284
COST OF LIVING
98.4%
COST OF LIVING IN EXCESS OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME
5.8%
PROJECTED GROWTH IN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
2017-2022
66,580
# HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOME <$60,000
53.5%
% HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOME <$60,000
65.4%
HOME OWNERSHIP
Workforce Supply
Washington County has very strong supply of workforce (~161,000 workers) with notable visibility within the community (15.9% of all workers are in Production/Transportation).
General Population 2017
- 30 Minutes Drive Area – 321,112
- 10 Mile Radius – 159,430
- Percent of 30 minute population within 10 miles – 49.6%
Washington County has optimal growth (15.8%) that is positive without overwhelming local infrastructure.
Age 2017 (%)
Average – 40.3
*Projected growth 18-40 year olds 2017-2027 – 15.8%
Civilian Labor Force
Total 161,340
Target Employment 2017
15.9%
OCCUPATION PRODUCTION/TRANSPORTATION
30 MIN DRIVE
10.9%
INDUSTRY MANUFACTURING/TRANSPORTATION
30 MIN DRIVE
Department of Business and Economic Development
Washington County Administration Complex
100 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Suite 1401
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 240-313-2280
TTY users may call any government office through the Maryland Relay Service 1-800-735-2258
