Major Employers

Edinburg’s Major Employers

Our mix of small businesses, startups, marquee companies, and national names provide jobs across multiple sectors for our workforce. Edinburg offers the opportunity to grow in your career through our network of major employers. Our companies want to see their employees, business neighbors and community succeed, and have fostered a network where professionals can connect and thrive. Our major employers occupy space in a variety of industries – from healthcare and education, to tourism and food processing. And our impact extends far past the city limits.

Three healthcare staff in scrubs in an Edinburg medical facility hallway

Jim and Diane Bassetti, owners of Little Bear Produce

Success Story. Little Bear Produce.

Jim and Diane Bassetti, owners of Little Bear Produce, have operated their family business in Edinburg since 1986. Edinburg’s many business advantages – from its central location to robust infrastructure – have helped Little Bear Produce thrive here.

Major Employers

Our economy spans high-growth sectors that give businesses of all sizes a strong foundation. Explore the industries thriving in Edinburg today.

6,264

Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance Employees
5,396

UTRGV Employees
5,030

Edinburg CISD Employees
3,700

U.S. Customs & Border Patrol Employees
3,454

Hidalgo County Employees
3,850

South Texas Health System Edinburg Employees

Edinburg is home to a diverse and growing economy. The city supports businesses across a wide range of sectors with skilled workforce, competitive costs, and direct access to U.S. and international markets. Whatever your industry, Edinburg has the infrastructure and the team to help you grow.

A Growing Hub for Education & Healthcare

DHR Health , South Texas Health System , and Driscoll Children’s Hospital are putting Edinburg on the map for young talent in the medical community. Today, healthcare companies employ more than 12,000 people in the Edinburg area, about three times the national average for a community of our size. In addition, UTRGV spurs innovation through its impressive roster of faculty, and nationally recognized healthcare programs.