Major Employers
| Name | Type | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| State of Kansas | Government | 8000 |
| Stormont-Vail HealthCare | Healthcare | 4000 |
| Topeka Public Schools USD 501 | Education | 2500 |
| BNSF Railway | Railroad | 1800 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas | Insurance | 1600 |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Tire manufacturer | 1600 |
| University of Kansas St. Francis Campus | Healthcare | 1600 |
| Reser's Fine Foods | Food mfg. and distribution | 1400 |
| Target Distribution Center | Distribution | 1400 |
| Wal-Mart | Retail | 1200 |
| City of Topeka | Government | 1200 |
| Frito Lay | Snack food mfg. and distribution | 1100 |
| Hill's Pet Nutrition | Pet food mfg. and distribution | 1100 |
| Auburn-Washburn USD 437 | Education | 1000 |
| Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437 | Education | 1000 |
| Washburn University | Education | 900 |
| Shawnee County | Government | 900 |
| Capitol Federal Savings Bank | Banking | 780 |
| Security Benefit | Life insurance | 750 |
| Advisors Excel | Insurance | 750 |