Major Employers in Galveston |
No. of Employees |
1 |
University of Texas Medical Branch |
9000 |
2 |
American National Insurance Company |
1600 |
3 |
Galveston Independent School District |
1361 |
4 |
Landry's Restaurants * |
1300 |
5 |
Moody Gardens |
922 |
6 |
City of Galveston |
700 |
7 |
Fertitta Hospitality ** |
566 |
8 |
Galveston College |
543 |
9 |
County of Galveston |
460 |
10 |
Texas A&M University at Galveston |
397 |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
390 - 400 |
* |
Businesses included: Landry's Seafood, Joe's Crab Shack (two locations), Fish Tales, Willie G's, Rainforest Cafe, Cadillac Mexican Restaurant,
Fisherman's Wharf, Fuddruckers, and Landry's Oyster Bar |
** |
Businesses included: San Luis Resort & Conference Center, Hilton Resort, Holiday Inn, IHOP |
Source: Galveston Economic Development Partnership, 2003
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Please note that the numbers above represent only the employees who work on Galveston Island
(i.e. this survey does not include total employment for each organization)