Top 10 Employers in Mississippi

1. Ingalls Shipbuilding

  • Industry: Shipbuilding & Defense
  • Overview: The largest industrial employer in Mississippi, Ingalls Shipbuilding builds vessels for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.
  • Career Page: Ingalls Shipbuilding Careers

2. University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)

  • Industry: Healthcare & Education
  • Overview: UMMC is the largest hospital and healthcare provider in the state, offering a wide range of career opportunities in medical, administrative, and educational roles.
  • Career Page: UMMC Careers

3. Walmart

  • Industry: Retail
  • Overview: With numerous retail stores and distribution centers across Mississippi, Walmart is a major employer in the state.
  • Career Page: Walmart Careers

4. Nissan North America, Inc. – Canton Plant

  • Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
  • Overview: Nissan’s Canton assembly plant is a significant manufacturing hub, producing a variety of vehicles and offering various technical and manufacturing roles.
  • Career Page: Nissan Careers

5. Sanderson Farms

  • Industry: Poultry Processing
  • Overview: As one of the leading poultry producers, Sanderson Farms has processing facilities and offices across Mississippi, employing thousands in agriculture and food production.
  • Career Page: Sanderson Farms Careers

6. Howard Industries

  • Industry: Manufacturing (Transformers, Lighting, Electronics)
  • Overview: One of the largest privately held companies in Mississippi, Howard Industries is involved in manufacturing transformers, lighting products, and other electronics.
  • Career Page: Howard Industries Careers

7. Mississippi State University

  • Industry: Education & Research
  • Overview: As a major research institution and university, Mississippi State University employs faculty, administrators, and staff in a range of academic and support roles.
  • Career Page: MSU Careers

8. FedEx Ground – Olive Branch Hub

  • Industry: Logistics & Shipping
  • Overview: FedEx’s major distribution center in Olive Branch employs workers in package handling, logistics, and shipping roles.
  • Career Page: FedEx Careers

9. Yokohama Tire Corporation – West Point Plant

  • Industry: Manufacturing (Tires)
  • Overview: Yokohama’s West Point facility manufactures tires for commercial and passenger vehicles, providing jobs in production, engineering, and administration.
  • Career Page: Yokohama Careers

10. Chevron Pascagoula Refinery

  • Industry: Oil & Gas
  • Overview: Chevron operates a large refinery in Pascagoula, employing thousands of people in engineering, production, maintenance, and administration.
  • Career Page: Chevron Careers