LOCAL ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DATA

Offering jobs and careers in a diverse range of fields, the Dayton region is known for its emerging technological strengths as well as its history of manufacturing. Dayton’s rapidly growing information technology sector continues to target the R&D needs of nearby Wright Patterson Air Force Base as well as the automotive manufacturing and aerospace industries.

Leading Regional Industries

Listed below are the ten leading industries in the Greater Dayton region, based on the number of people employed in each:

• Public Administration (65,000)
• Manufacturing (62,000)
• Healthcare (50,000)
• Retail Trade (45,000)
• Accommodation (31,000)
• Administrative (23,000)
• Professional Services (20,000)
• Construction (13,000)
• Wholesale Trade (12,000)
• Finance (12,000)

Leading Dayton Employers

Following are the top ten employers located with Dayton city limits, based on number of employees:

• NCR Corporation
• Miami Valley Hospital
• Delphi Automotive Systems Services
• Good Samaritan Hospital
• University of Dayton
• Behr Dayton Thermal
• Sinclair Community College
• MeadWestvaco Corporation
• Children’s Medical Center
• Grandview Hospital