Major Employers
KEDA and Western Washington University Center for Economic and Business Research partner to produce Kitsap Top Employers List
SILVERDALE, WA – The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), in collaboration with the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University, has released its 2024 Kitsap Top Employers List. The most frequently accessed report on KEDA’s website, this data is crucial for public and private partners, potential real estate investors, and companies considering expansion or relocation. The report's employment counts, reflecting total headcount and Full Time Equivalent (FTE) employment as of December 31, 2024, are based on primary data of what was reported to KEDA by responding businesses unless noted otherwise in the report.
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If an omission is believed to have occurred, or you would like to add your data, please contact the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University by phone at 360 -650-3909 or by e-mail at cebr@wwu.edu. or Elizabeth Court at KEDA. court@kitsapeda.org
| Department of Defense | Civilian | Active Duty | Total Headcount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) | 24,758 | 14,758 | 39,440 |
*Naval Base Kitsap is the third largest naval base in the nation and Kitsap's largest employer, as well as one of the largest employers in the Puget Sound region. Click here for information on NBK economic impact
| Top 10 Private Sector Employers | Total Headcount |
|---|---|
| St. Michael Medical Center | 2,007 |
| Port Madison Enterprises | 810 |
| Haselwood Auto Group | 644 |
| Kitsap Mental Health Services | 627 |
| Fred Meyers Stores, Inc | 556 |
| Northwest McDonald's Peninsula | 537 |
| Town & Country Markets, Inc. | 463 |
| Noo-Kayet Investments (Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe) | 451 |
| The Doctors Clinic | 434 |
| Peninsula Community Health Services | 430 |
| Top 10 State & Other Public Sector Employers | Total Headcount |
|---|---|
| Central Kitsap School District | 1,532 |
| South Kitsap School District | 1,372 |
| Kitsap County | 1,366 |
| Olympic College | 1057 |
| North Kitsap School District | 954 |
| Bremerton School District | 692 |
| Kitsap Transit | 542 |
| Bainbridge Island Kitsap School District | 532 |
| Washington State Ferries | 463 |
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