Major Employers

Columbia, Maryland, boasts a diverse and robust economy, supported by a wide array of major employers across various industries. A significant concentration of these employers is located within the Columbia Gateway Business Park, which houses over 50 companies employing more than 17,000 individuals. The top 5 largest employers in Howard County are:

• Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory – 8,000 employees
• Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center – 1,800 employees
• Verizon – 1,700 employees
• Howard Community College – 1,400 employees
• Lorien Health Services – 1,190 employees

You can find more details about Howard County’s major employers at the Howard County Economic Development Authority’s website.