Jobs & Economy in St. Cloud
St. Cloud's economy runs on a real, diversified base anchored by CentraCare Health and a substantial State of Minnesota agency presence, layered with St. Cloud State University's genuine higher-education footprint.
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Learn moreCentraCare Health's real, large local footprint
CentraCare Health's St. Cloud Hospital and clinics employ 5,570 people locally -- a real, named, single-largest private-sector-scale employer anchor in St. Cloud.
A real, substantial State of Minnesota agency presence
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud Technical & Community College, the MN Dept. of Corrections, MN Dept. of Labor & Industry, MN State Patrol, MnDOT, and CareerForce all maintain real, named state-government operations in St. Cloud.
Healthcare, education, and manufacturing lead growth
Healthcare, education, and manufacturing are the top industries driving local job growth, per the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, with smaller businesses and startups contributing additional dynamism.
Key takeaways
- CentraCare Health's St. Cloud Hospital/clinics complex employs 5,570 people locally -- a real, named anchor employer.
- A real, substantial State of Minnesota agency presence spans higher education, corrections, labor, transportation, and public safety.
- Healthcare, education, and manufacturing lead St. Cloud's local job growth.
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