Major Employers
| Name | Type | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| De Soto USD 232 | Education | 1098 |
| Huhtamaki Americas, Inc. | Paper products mfg. | 425 |
| Engineered Air | Large HVAC mfg. | 303 |
| Merck Animal Health | Pharmaceutical, large animal | 220 |
| Rehrig Pacific | Plastic containers & pallets mfg. | 110 |
| First Student | Charter Bus | 94 |
| Hillside Village of De Soto | Skilled nursing and assisted living | 85 |
| Custom Foods | Frozen bread mfg. | 75 |