Jobs and the Economy in St. George: Who's Hiring
A service-and-tourism economy more than a corporate one. Who the big employers are, the remote-work wave, and how to set your expectations.
If you are moving to St. George, the honest question is what you will do for work, because this is a service-and-tourism economy more than a corporate one. Here is the lay of the land.
The big employers
Healthcare leads. Intermountain Health's St. George Regional Hospital is the single largest employer in the area and always hiring across clinical and support roles. After that, the biggest names are the Washington County School District, Utah Tech University, and SkyWest Airlines, which is actually headquartered here, a nice surprise for a city this size. Retail, hospitality, and construction employ thousands more, powered by the millions of tourists passing through to Zion.
The remote-work wave
The other half of the story is that a lot of newer arrivals brought their jobs with them. St. George has drawn a wave of remote workers and retirees who do not need a local paycheck, and that has quietly reshaped the town. If you are one of them, you will fit a well-worn path.
Setting expectations
The trade-off is real. Wages here tend to run below big-metro levels, and outside of healthcare, government, education, and SkyWest, the deep corporate job market is thinner than in Salt Lake. If your work is portable, or you are in healthcare, education, or the trades, you are in good shape. If you need a specialized corporate role, line it up before you move.
Utah Tech is growing and the city is actively courting more employers, so the picture is broadening. But come in with your income figured out.
Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest employers in St. George?
Intermountain Health's St. George Regional Hospital is the largest, followed by the Washington County School District, Utah Tech University, and SkyWest Airlines, which is headquartered in St. George.
Is it easy to find a job in St. George?
Healthcare, education, government, and the trades hire steadily, and many newer residents work remotely. The specialized corporate job market is thinner than in a big metro, so line up work before moving if your field is niche.