Major Employers in Austin

Among the employers profiled here, the University of Texas at Austin is the largest at roughly 24,000 people, though state government as a whole and H-E-B both employ more across the metro. Tesla's Gigafactory Texas reported 16,506 workers in its 2025 Travis County compliance filing, down from 21,191 the year before. Dell Technologies employs about 13,000 across Texas from its Round Rock headquarters, and the two big hospital systems are close behind: Ascension Seton at around 12,000 and St. David's HealthCare at more than 10,600. Apple runs roughly 10,000 people in northwest Austin, Amazon counts 10,000-plus once fulfillment centers are included, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor reports about 4,500 direct employees across its Austin and Taylor fabs.

Technology, semiconductors, and clean energy are the fastest-growing sectors in Austin. The city — nicknamed "Silicon Hills" — is home to major offices from Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon, and Indeed. Tesla and Samsung have made massive manufacturing investments, and Austin's startup ecosystem continues to attract venture capital at record levels.

Start with the campus address on the employer's card above, then use the commute calculator to test drive times from the neighborhoods you are considering and the neighborhoods directory to compare rent and schools. Every employer listed here has a dedicated page with recommended neighborhoods, commute times and nearby schools. Austin commutes hinge on I-35, so the commute calculator matters more here than in most metros.

Austin consistently ranks among the best job markets in the US. The metro's unemployment rate stays well below the national average, driven by a booming tech sector, major corporate relocations, and a thriving startup scene. Texas's zero state income tax and Austin's quality of life continue to attract both companies and top talent.