Major Employers

Marshall, Texas is home to a diverse mix of major employers that drive the local economy across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, education, and professional services. CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center and Genesis Primecare lead healthcare employment, providing comprehensive medical services to the region. In the manufacturing sector, companies like Republic Elite, Lewis Enginering Co., Eastman Chemical, and Prysmian Group contribute significantly to local job creation. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas maintains one of its largest service centers in Marshall, employing hundreds in customer service and administrative roles. Education is also a major employer, with Marshall ISD and local colleges—including East Texas Baptist University, Wiley University, Panola College, and Texas State technical College (TSTC)—supporting both educational services and workforce development. These organizations, alongside a growing number of logistics, retail, and technology firms, form the foundation of Marshall’s stable and expanding job market.