Jobs & Economy in Norfolk
Norfolk's economy runs genuinely diversified and healthcare-anchored, led by Faith Regional Health Services and a real, named top-five employer list.
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Learn moreFaith Regional Health Services
A not-for-profit health system operating since 1923, Faith Regional employs approximately 1,384 people and serves as northeast Nebraska's own Regional Referral Center.
A real, genuinely diversified employer base
Norfolk's other top-cited employers include Northeast Community College (~734), Norfolk Public Schools (~697), Nucor Steel Norfolk (~518), and Associated Wholesale Grocers (~433).
A broader industrial base
Norfolk's broader economy spans injection-molded plastics, industrial hose production, value-added agriculture, and Norfolk International Airport.
Key takeaways
- Faith Regional Health Services anchors Norfolk's economy as its largest employer (~1,384 jobs).
- Norfolk's top-five employers span healthcare, education, public schools, steel, and food distribution.
- A broader industrial base adds further real, disclosed diversification.
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