Largest employers in Washington
Ranked by reported employee headcount from public sources, each with the date the figure was reported.
| # | Company | Employees (dated) | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 245000 (2016-01-01) | — |
| 2 | Nordstrom | 72501 (2015-01-01) | retail |
| 3 | Nintendo of America | 6717 (2022-03-31) | media |
| 4 | FTI Consulting | 4400 (2015-01-01) | professional services |
| 5 | Tableau Software | 4181 (2019-05-01) | technology |
| 6 | Blue Origin | 3501 (2021-01-01) | aerospace defense |
| 7 | The Carlyle Group | 1650 (2025-01-01) | finance |
| 8 | Getty Images | 1600 (2012-12-05) | media |
| 9 | Valve | 360 (2016-01-01) | media |
| 10 | Planetary Resources | 60 (2019-01-01) | energy |