Below is a list of the top 10 employers in the St. James area.
| Business/Organization Name | # of Employees | Website | Phone Number | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Foods | 576 | Visit Website | 507-375-3124 | 
| ISD #840 | 250 | Visit Website | 507-375-5974 | 
| Watonwan County | 160 | Visit Website | 507-375-1298 | 
| Good Samaritan Society | 120 | Visit Website | 507-375-3286 | 
| Mayo Clinic Health System | 105 | Visit Website | 507-375-3391 | 
| City of St. James | 36 | Visit Website | 507-375-3241 | 
| UPS | 35 | Visit Website | 507-375-4666 | 
| Pioneer Bank | 27 | Visit Website | 507-375-3201 | 
| ICS | 20 | Visit Website | 507-375-4633 | 
