Meridian Major Employers

What kind of jobs are available in Meridian, ID? 
This is one of the first questions future Meridian home buyers ask. In today's economy, employment opportunities is an important concern for everyone. It's even more of a concern when someone is about to make a major investment such as moving or buying a house. Following are some of the biggest employers in this area of Idaho according to M.B.A. Today: 

Meridian School District No. 2
Meridian School District No. 2 employs over 3,700 employees, making it the largest employer in Meridian, ID. This school district is continuing to grow. Its new student enrollment is increasing by more than 1,000 students per year. This required the opening of more schools and the school district hired 175 teachers for the 2010-2011 school year. The school district provides medical, dental and vision benefits. Financially, they have their own credit union as well as providing a 401(k) plan and direct deposit to make banking easier. Supplemental insurance and life insurance are available. Continuing education is encouraged through college credit scholarship and extensive professional development course offerings. Base salary starts at $30,000. Increases are available in annual salary adjustments as well as increases for experience and further education.

Citi Cards
Citi Cards employs over 1,500 employees. This employer has centers all over the United States so it can, potentially make relocation much easier. Citi Cards has a strong employee recognition program in place. Citi Cards, also, makes flex time available to its workers and certain locations have onsite daycare services available.

T-Mobile
T-Mobile employs over 900 employees in Meridian, ID. It provides comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage as well as a wellness discount program. These become available after 30 days of employment. T-mobile offers 401(k) plans and flexible spending accounts. In addition to eight paid holidays, employees accrue paid time off from the first day of employment. Child care subsidies, adoption assistance, education assistance and back-up advantage care show how family friendly this company is.

Blue Cross of Idaho
Blue Cross of Idaho employs over 700 employees. This company provides paid time off, life insurance and health plans with health/wellness incentives. To help employee health, there is an on-site cafeteria as well as an on-site fitness center with fitness programs. Education assistance and pre-tax flexible spending accounts aid in financial health.

Western States Equipment
Western States Equipment employs over 500 Meridian residents. This company produces tools and equipment to fulfill agricultural, mining and construction needs. As with the other top employers in Meridian, ID, this company offers tuition reimbursement programs, encouraging furthering education. It, also, provides a tool loan program and a safety incentive program along with health, dental and vision coverage.

The Lower Top Ten
The lower half of the top employers for this part of Idaho real estate are:
·        Albertsons, Inc with over 400 employees
·         Wal-mart with over 300 employees
·         Western Electronics with over 200 employees
·         Crucial Technology with over 200 employees
·         R. C. Willey Home Furnishings with over 200 employees

If you already have the employment arena covered and you are ready to see some Idaho real estate, you can search by each community here: Meridian homes for sale, Boise homes for sale, Eagle homes for sale, Nampa homes for sale.