Talent & Workforce

Our productive, dedicated, and well-rounded regional workforce of 400,000 has made the county a choice location for manufacturers, financial services, and distribution companies.

Major Employers

To join the list of Major Employers with 150 employees or more, please contact us. 
COMPANY
     EMPLOYEES
PRODUCT/SERVICE
Washington County Public Schools
               3,705
Elementary and Secondary Schools
FedEx Ground
               2,654
General Freight Trucking, Local
Meritus Health
               2,590
Medical Services
State of Maryland
               1,855
Various Government Agencies
Volvo Group
               1,836
Diesel Engines and Transmissions
Washington County Government
               1,418
Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined
Amazon
               1,200
General Freight Trucking, Local
FiServ
                 993
Credit Card Processing
Bowman Group (The)
                 861
Hotels Management and Logistics
Hagerstown Community College
                 700
Higher Education
A.C.&T. Co.
                 608
Fuel Dealers
Walmart
                 565
Warehouse Club and Supercenter
ARC of Washington County
                 552
Medical and Social Services
Moore RMG
                 545
Mail Order Processing
Brook Lane Health Services
                 475
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
City of Hagerstown
                 459
Executive and Legislative Offices
Direct Mail Processors
                 450
Mail Order Processing
Dot Foods
                 440
Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
Federal Government
                 438
Various Government Agencies
Staples Distribution
                 392
General Warehousing and Storage
Tractor Supply Co.
                 275
General Warehousing and Storage
Conagra Brands
                 205
Food Manufacturing
Fives Landis Corp.
                 168
Cylindrical Grinding Manufacturing

Regional Workforce Draw

896,982

POPULATION

424,113

LABOR FORCE

410,896

EMPLOYED

13,331

UNEMPLOYED

23,611

COMMUTERS ENTERING THE COUNTY

23,860

COMMUTERS LEAVING THE COUNTY

Wages & Affluence

Washington County has a stable cost market; low household income, low cost of living, and a large number and percent of households with income below $60,000, and low projected income growth.

$73,017

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$69,284

COST OF LIVING

98.4%

COST OF LIVING IN EXCESS OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME

5.8%

PROJECTED GROWTH IN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

2017-2022

66,580

# HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOME <$60,000

53.5%

% HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOME <$60,000

65.4%

HOME OWNERSHIP

Workforce Supply

Washington County has very strong supply of workforce (~161,000 workers) with notable visibility within the community (15.9% of all workers are in Production/Transportation).

General Population 2017

  • 30 Minutes Drive Area – 321,112
  • 10 Mile Radius – 159,430
  • Percent of 30 minute population within 10 miles – 49.6%

Washington County has optimal growth (15.8%) that is positive without overwhelming local infrastructure.

Age 2017 (%)

Average – 40.3

*Projected growth 18-40 year olds 2017-2027 – 15.8%

Civilian Labor Force

Total 161,340

Target Employment 2017

Occupation Production/Transportation – 24,443

15.9%

OCCUPATION PRODUCTION/TRANSPORTATION

30 MIN DRIVE

10.9%

INDUSTRY MANUFACTURING/TRANSPORTATION

30 MIN DRIVE

DBED

Department of Business and Economic Development

Washington County Administration Complex
100 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Suite 1401

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 240-313-2280

TTY users may call any government office through the Maryland Relay Service 1-800-735-2258

Liberal Leave is in effective for Washington County Government

LIBERAL LEAVE IS IN EFFECT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential personal on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, until noon. Essential personnel are expected to fulfill their duties as usual.

The starting time for today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting will be reevaluated at 9:00 am.

For those required to travel, exercise caution on the roadways. If driving is necessary, ensure your vehicle is completely cleared, drive at a reduced speed, practice caution, and avoid crowding or passing plows.
 
We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!