Major Employers

Whether they develop next-generation technologies or provide compassionate care to aging generations, our companies bring about brighter tomorrows.

Top talent and a strategic location draw industries seeking partnerships in federal contracting, health care, and education. Thoughtfully-integrated commercial space attracts firms craving a competitive edge in retail, business services, federal contracting, health care, and technology.

Employer Employees Industry
Charles County Board of Education 4,612 Public Education
Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head 4,272 Military Installation
Charles County Government 2,035 Local Government
University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center 841 Medical Services
College of Southern Maryland 711 Higher Education
Walmart/Sam's Club 638 Retail
Southern Maryland Electric Coop. (SMECO) 527 Energy Products and Services
Waldorf Chevy/Cadillac, Honda, Ford,
Toyota/Scion, Dodge
527 Retail
Safeway 466 Retail
Target 400 Retail
MedStar Shah 400 Medical Services
Lowe's 310 Retail
Amazon 300 Distribution
Chick-fil-A 253 Restaurants
Genesis Health Care La Plata Center 211 Nursing Care
Darden Restaurants 201 Restaurants
The Wills Group 180 HQ/Fuel Distribution & Marketing    
Home Depot (mostly PT employees)  174 Retail
Green Acres Nursing and Rehab 167 Nursing Care
McDonald's 160 Restaurants
Maryland Center for Addiction Treatment
(Recovery Centers of America)
160 Medical Services 
Spring Dell Center 144 Services-Dev. Disabled Individuals
Bloomin' Brands  141 Restaurants
Keller Transportation 139 Bus Transportation
CHUTES International 120 Construction Services        
Cracker Barrel Old Country  113 Restaurants
Panera Bread 112 Restaurants        
BJ's Wholesale Club  111 Retail
Best Buy 108 Retail        
Shore United Bank 103 Banking
Modern Door 86 Manufacturing
ADJ Sheet Metal 85 Metals/Manufacturing
Reliable Contracting 72 Construction Services
Sagepoint Senior Living Services 53 Nursing Care        

Fast Facts

Naval Support Facility Indian Head is the only manufacturer of torpedo fuel for the United States and allies.

10,276
Employees taught in College of Southern Maryland's workforce training programs in 2017.

More than
5,400
SMECO customers have solar panels.

Over
$120 million
generated in county revenue over the next 20 years by The St. Charles Energy Center.

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