Fresno Top Employers
Major Employers in Fresno are:- Aetna US Healthcare – health insurance call center
- Gottschalks – corporate HQ
- Grundfos pumps – pump manufacturing
- Pelco – security equipment manufacturing
- Sun Maid Growers – raisin processing
- The Gap – distribution center
• May 2002 – Sinclair Systems relocate their North American headquarters and manufacturing operations from Campbell, California to Fresno. Sinclair currently labels over 75% of the world’s commercially labeled fruit and vegetables. – Reason for moving to Fresno: Reduced overhead, affordable housing
• Feb, 2002 - Rayovac Corporation decided to relocate its Hayward, California, distribution operations to a 50,960 sq. ft. facility in Fresno County. Rayovac markets the number one selling rechargeable brand and is the world leader in hearing aid batteries with nearly a 60% worldwide market share. Rayovac chose Fresno due to its central location, UPS’ Next Day Service, Fresno’s affordable cost of living and a plentiful workforce.
• Small businesses thrive in Fresno - Over 86% of establishments
employ 0-20 people.
| Top 10 Employers | # of Employees |
| 1. Fresno Unified School District | 10,000 |
| 2. County of Fresno | 6,492 |
| 3. Community Medical Centers | 5,500 |
| 4. Clovis Unified School District | 4,000 |
| 5. City of Fresno | 3,131 |
| 6. Zacky Farms | 2,500 |
| 7. Saint Agnes Medical Center | 2,400 |
| 8. Children’s Hospital of Central California | 2,200 |
| 9. Foster Farms | 2,100 |
| 10. Internal Revenue Service | 2,039 |