Jobs & Economy in Muskogee

Muskogee's economy runs on a real, diversified manufacturing base at Port Muskogee, plus a genuine, substantial federal-employment anchor.

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Georgia-Pacific anchors Port Muskogee manufacturing

Georgia-Pacific operates a real, ~640-acre consumer-products facility on the Kerr-McClellan Navigation Channel employing approximately 830 people -- the area's 2nd-largest employer.

A real, diversified industrial base

Port Muskogee hosts a broader real, disclosed set of manufacturing, automotive, construction-materials, and food-processing employers, including Dal-Tile.

The VA's real, substantial federal presence

The VA Regional Office in Muskogee is the VA's largest processing site for GI Bill education benefits nationwide, handling more than half of all VA education benefits administered.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.