Who are the largest employers in washington state?

The largest employers in Washington State according to the Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) as of October 2022:

1. Amazon: Approximately 45,000 employees in the state.

2. Boeing: Around 66,000 employees in Washington.

3. University of Washington: Over 35,000 employees across its various campuses.

4. Microsoft: Approximately 60,000 employees in the state.

5. Providence Health & Services: Employs over 35,000 people in Washington.

6. Kaiser Permanente: Has about 30,000 employees in the state.

7. Costco: Approximately 28,000 employees in Washington.

8. Safeway: Employs over 25,000 people in the state.

9. Walmart: Approximately 35,000 employees in the state.

10. Starbucks: Employs over 20,000 people in Washington.

These figures may fluctuate over time due to changes in employment and economic conditions.