The Largest Employer in Every State

46. Virginia
> Largest employer: Wal-Mart
> Employee headcount: 44,621
> Industry: Retailers

Source: Thinkstock

47. Washington
> Largest employer: Boeing
> Employee headcount: 71,036
> Industry: Manufacturers

Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dos82/

48. West Virginia
> Largest employer: Wal-Mart
> Employee headcount: 12,321
> Industry: Retailers

Source: Thinkstock

49. Wisconsin
> Largest employer: University of Wisconsin
> Employee headcount: 39,000
> Industry: Public universities

Source: courtesy of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

50. Wyoming
> Largest employer: Wal-Mart
> Employee headcount: 4,699
> Industry: Retailers

By Evan Comen and Michael B. Sauter