Wichita has leveraged its skilled aerospace workforce to become a regional leader in high-tech manufacturing. A quick look at the top employers shows the diverse workforce the City of Wichita offers, from skilled manufacturing and medical services to agriculture and energy.
| Company |
Full-Time Local Employment |
Primary Services |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
|
13,000 |
Aircraft assemblies |
| Textron Aviation |
9,350 |
Aircraft manufacturer |
| McConnell Air Force Base |
5,679 |
U.S. military air force base |
| Wichita Public Schools USD 259 |
5,614 |
Public school district |
| Ascension Via Christi Health, Inc. |
4,413 |
Health care |
| Koch Industries Inc. |
3,100 |
Global HQ - diversified |
| City of Wichita |
2,886 |
Municipal government |
| U.S. Government |
2,830 |
Federal government |
| Sedgwick County |
2,521 |
County government |
State of Kansas
| 2,157 | Higher education and government
|
Wichita State University
| 2,035 | Higher education
|
Wesley Healthcare
| 2,030 | Health care |
Johnson Controls
| 1,629 | HVAC equipment manufacturer |
| Bombardier | 1,500 | Aircraft manufacturer and testing |
Cargill Meat Solutions Corp.
| 1,120 | Food production and processing |
Cox Communications Inc.
| 1,100 | Broadband communications |
Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center
| 1,025 | Veterans medical center |
U.S. Postal Service
| 1,000 | Mail and package delivery |
Dillons Food Stores
| 850 | Retail |
National Institute for Aviation Research
| 800 | Research institution
|
