Major Employers
| Name | Type | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Simmons Pet Food | Pet food mfg. | 1400 |
| U.S.D. #253 | Public education | 1050 |
| Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. | Meat packing plant | 795 |
| Emporia StateUniversity | Higher education | 745 |
| Hostess Brands LLC | Commercial baking | 630 |
| Newman Regional Health | Healthcare | 377 |
| Lyon County | Government | 275 |
| City of Emporia | Government | 240 |
| Michelin | Manufacturer of rubber products | 201 |
| Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. | Automotive products mfg. | 182 |
| Hill's Pet Nutrition | Pet food mfg. | 157 |
| Evco Wholesale Food Corp. | Wholesale food distributor | 133 |
| Norfolk Iron & Metal Co. | Steel distribution center | 124 |
| Vektek, Inc. | Hydraulic clamping equipment mfg. | 102 |
| Fanestil Meats | Wholesale meat processing & distribution | 100 |