The 20 biggest employers in Arizona

Article originally posted on AZ Big Media on November 11, 2025

Knowing the 20 largest employers in Arizona offers valuable insight into the state’s economic drivers, workforce trends and key industries shaping growth. Whether you’re a job seeker, policymaker, or business leader, understanding where the jobs are — and where opportunity is growing — can help you make smarter, more strategic decisions. Here are the 20 biggest employers in Arizona in 2025, based on data collected by Az Business magazine’s editorial team.

1. Banner Health

Industry: Healthcare

Arizona employees: 46,731

2. Walmart 

Industry: Department stores

Arizona employees: 37,979

3. Amazon 

Industry: Online retailer

Arizona employees: 36,000

4. Kroger Co. 

Industry: Grocery stores

Arizona employees: 19,920

5. HonorHealth

Industry: Healthcare

Arizona employees: 17,053

6. Dignity Health 

Industry: Healthcare

Arizona employees: 14,667

7. Albertsons Cos. 

Industry: Grocery stores

Arizona employees: 14,275

8. Wells Fargo

Industry: Financial services

Arizona employees: 13,000

9. Raytheon

Industry: Missiles and defense systems

Arizona employees: 12,500

10. CVS Health

Industry: Retail pharmacies

Arizona employees: 12,000

11. Mayo Clinic

Industry: Healthcare and healthcare education

Arizona employees: 11,315

12. The Home Depot 

Industry: Home improvement stores

Arizona employees: 11,000

13. Freeport-McMoRan 

Industry: Copper and gold mining

Arizona employees: 10,800

14. Grand Canyon University

Industry: Higher education

Arizona employees: 10,631

15. McDonald’s 

Industry: Fast-food restaurants

Arizona employees: 10,600

16. Tenet Healthcare 

Industry: Healthcare

Arizona employees: 10,350

17. Target

Industry: Department stores

Arizona employees: 10,000

18. Intel

Industry: Technology services

Arizona employees: 9,400

19. Bank of America 

Industry: Financial services

Arizona employees: 9,330

20. Phoenix Children’s Hospital 

Industry: Pediatric healthcare

Arizona employees: 8,623

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