Jobs & Economy
Top Employers
Putnam County was named Florida's top job generator in 2024 — here's who's hiring.
Putnam County was named Florida's top job generator in 2024 — here's who's hiring.
From world-class manufacturing along the St. Johns River to healthcare, education, and government, Putnam County's economy is anchored by a handful of major employers. Many residents also commute to Jacksonville, Gainesville, and St. Augustine.
The area's largest private employer — a major paper and packaging mill on the St. Johns River.
A large gypsum/building-products plant and one of the county's biggest employers.
Power generation, including major investment in a new natural-gas plant.
Fabricates steel beams for bridges across Florida.
The county's hospital and a major healthcare employer.
One of the county's largest employers across ~17 schools.
County departments, public works, and constitutional offices.
Higher education and workforce training.
Law enforcement and public safety.
Walmart, grocers, clinics, and services serving the region.
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