Special Report

The Largest Employer in Every State

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41. South Dakota
> Largest employer: Avera Health
> Employee headcount: 12,187
> Industry: Hospitals

42. Tennessee
> Largest employer: Wal-Mart
> Employee headcount: 41,487
> Industry: Retailers

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43. Texas
> Largest employer: Wal-Mart
> Employee headcount: 171,531
> Industry: Retailers

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44. Utah
> Largest employer: Intermountain Healthcare
> Employee headcount: 38,000
> Industry: Hospitals

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45. Vermont
> Largest employer: The University of Vermont Medical Center
> Employee headcount: 7,860
> Industry: Public universities

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