How many employees work at Memphis Light Gas & Water?
Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division has 2,491 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 0.9%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025
About Memphis Light Gas & Water
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 444,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County. The utility's Economic Development team helps businesses in Memphis and Shelby County succeed. Find out how by contacting us at (901) 528-4228 or econdev@mlgw.org. Since 1939, Memphis Light, Gas and Water has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas and water service. Electricity is supplied to MLGW by the Tennessee Valley Authority, while natural gas is purchased from a variety of suppliers and transported by three pipeline companies — Texas Gas Transmission Corporation, Trunkline Gas Company and ANR Pipeline Company. Memphis receives its water from one of the largest artesian water systems in the world. MLGW is led by a president and a five-member board of commissioners who are appointed by the mayor of Memphis and approved by the Memphis City Council.
As of September 2025
Memphis Light Gas & Water
workforce metrics
Headcount
2.5k
Avg. Salary
$68.6k
Tenure
5.6yr
Growth Rate
0.9%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Memphis Light Gas & Water annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Memphis Light Gas & Water total number of employees in 2025 was 2,495.892, a 0.9% increase from 2024.
- Memphis Light Gas & Water total number of employees in 2024 was 2,465.869, a 1.9% increase from 2023.
- Memphis Light Gas & Water total number of employees in 2023 was 2,411.392, a 2.2% increase from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Memphis Light Gas & Water annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Memphis Light Gas & Water active job postings in 2025 was 60, a 59.6% decline from 2024.
- Memphis Light Gas & Water active job postings in 2024 was 29, a 122.1% decline from 2023.
- Memphis Light Gas & Water active job postings in 2023 was 120, a 98.1% increase from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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