Largest employer
18,874
people work at Government of the United States of America, the largest employer
Kettering Medical Center and CommonSpirit Health are the next largest employers in Dayton.
Huffman, Dayton
The job market inDayton
632,179 people work in the Dayton metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
In demand
2,724
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Dayton. Postings for rehabilitation therapist are up 17.6% from a year ago.
Old North Dayton, Dayton
Hiring
44,284
job postings were active in Dayton in June 2026
Up 9.9% from a year earlier.
Five Oaks, Dayton
Pay
$91,932
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Dayton. The median across the US is $67,324.
Dayton View, Dayton
Growth
3,293
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 93 largest employers that grew. Accelevation LLC grew fastest, up 81.2%.
Wright-Dunbar, Dayton
Industries
96,560
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 42,705 work in education services and 36,809 in retail and consumer goods.
South Park, Dayton
Job titles
20,457
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Dayton. Account executive is growing fastest, up 6.0% in a year.
Oregon District, Dayton
That's the job market in Dayton.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Dayton?
The largest employer in the Dayton metro is Government of the United States of America, with about 18,874 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 632,179 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Dayton metro grew 0.91% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Dayton, OH-IN (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Dayton metro
632,179
632,179 jobs
12-month headcount change
+0.91%
across the Dayton metro
Average salary
$73,016
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Dayton?
Dayton employers had 44,284 active job postings in June 2026, up 9.9% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Dayton?
About 632,179 people work in the Dayton metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Dayton metro grew 0.91% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 96,560 jobs, followed by education services (42,705) and retail and consumer goods (36,809). See top industries.
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer, with about 18,874 people in the Dayton metro. Accelevation LLC grew fastest among the largest employers, up +81.2%. Employers here had 44,284 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Dayton, OH-IN
- State
- Ohio
- Workers in the metro
- 632,179
- Largest employer
- Government of the United States of America
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +0.91%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Dayton by employees (2026)
Government of the United States of America employs the most people in the Dayton metro, followed by Kettering Medical Center and CommonSpirit Health.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government of the United States of America | 18,874 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 2 | Kettering Medical Center | 8,747 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 3 | CommonSpirit Health | 8,671 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 4 | The Kroger Co. | 5,108 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 5 | University of Dayton | 3,760 | Education Services | ||
| 6 | Dayton Children's Hospital | 3,673 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 7 | Walmart, Inc. | 3,380 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 8 | Wright State University (Ohio) | 3,349 | Education Services | ||
| 9 | The Reynolds & Reynolds Co. | 2,543 | Automation Solutions | ||
| 10 | Sinclair Community College | 2,299 | Education Services |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Dayton metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Dayton metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Dayton in 2026
The largest industries in the Dayton metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Dayton metro
Healthcare and wellness services, education services and retail and consumer goods each employ more than 30,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 96,560 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Dayton, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Dayton (2026)
Accelevation LLC grew fastest, up +81.2%. 93 of the 200 largest employers in Dayton added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Dayton (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Dayton (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Dayton metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Dayton, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Dayton (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association | 802 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 715 |
| Walmart, Inc. | 470 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Dayton (2026)
Share of the Dayton metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Dayton metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse20,457
- 2Maintenance Technician12,568
- 3Social Worker12,202
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Account Executive+6.0%
- 2Manufacturing Engineer+4.3%
- 3Real Estate Agent+3.8%
In-demand jobs in Dayton
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Dayton metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 2,724 | -8.3% |
| Maintenance Technician | 2,196 | +17.4% |
| Rehabilitation Therapist | 1,874 | +17.6% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Dayton metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Dayton job market: hiring trends (2026)
Dayton employers had 44,284 active job postings in June 2026, up 9.9% from a year earlier.
44,284
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+9.9%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Dayton metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Dayton employers had 44,284 active postings in Jun 2026, up 9.9% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 40,289 in Jun 2025 and peaked at 56,947 in Jul 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Dayton employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Dayton (2026)
Median salary by job function in Dayton
Information technology pays the most. 4 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Dayton, compared with any other metro.
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Dayton companies: frequently asked questions
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer in the Dayton metro, with about 18,874 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Dayton are Government of the United States of America, Kettering Medical Center, CommonSpirit Health, The Kroger Co., University of Dayton, Dayton Children's Hospital, Walmart, Inc., Wright State University (Ohio), The Reynolds & Reynolds Co. and Sinclair Community College, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 632,179 people work in the Dayton metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (96,560 jobs), education services (42,705) and retail and consumer goods (36,809).
Among the largest employers in the Dayton metro, Accelevation LLC (+81.2%), DRT Holdings LLC (+34.2%) and Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (+32.7%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Dayton metro are registered nurse, maintenance technician and rehabilitation therapist, as of June 2026.
Dayton employers had 44,284 active job postings in June 2026, up 9.9% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Dayton.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/dayton-oh-job-market
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