Key Industries
The City of Washington is truly unique. Despite our modest size in population, we offer a wide range of career opportunities. As the commercial and industrial hub of Franklin County, Washington also serves parts of Warren and Gasconade Counties, providing jobs and services to a trade area of approximately 60,000 people.
Our city is home to a diverse array of skilled manufacturing operations, including aerospace engineering and manufacturing, automation production, and metal fabrication and precision. With over 60 industries represented, Washington offers abundant opportunities for businesses across various sectors, from professional services and advanced manufacturing to healthcare providers.
2024 Top Ten Employers
| Name |
Industry |
# of Employees |
| Mercy Hospital |
Health Care |
1,788 |
| Parker Hannifin (Sporlan) |
Industrial Valves |
750 |
| School District of Washington |
School District |
663 |
| WEG Transformers |
Electrical Contractors |
550 |
| Rawlings Sporting Goods |
Athletic Goods |
359 |
| Walmart Supercenter |
Retail |
287 |
| Frick's Quality Meats |
Sausages/ Meat Production |
275 |
| Canam Steel Corporation |
Steel-Structural Manufacturing |
242 |
| Magnet LLC |
Magnet Manufacturing |
226 |
| G.H. Tool & Mold LLC |
Machine Shop |
142 |
Demographics
The following includes demographic and other relevant information about the City of Washington.
2023 Traffic Counts
Population Demographics (updated 9-1-2024)
Regional Workforce Profile for Franklin County, Missouri
Washington Area Taxing Jurisdiction Rates for 2023
Washington Labor Market Profile