San Antonio's economy is primarily powered by the government, tourism, healthcare, financial services and manufacturing.
It is home to Fortune 500 Companies such as:
- Tesoro Petroleum Corp
- Valero Energy Corp
- NuStar Energy
- USAA
- Clear Channel Communications.
It is also home to the corporate headquarters of notable companies such as:
- H.E.B. Food Stores
- Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
- Southwest Research Institute
- Harland Clarke
- Kinetic Concepts, Inc
- Taco Cabana
San Antonio is home to the regional/division offices of prominent companies such as:
- AT&T
- Citigroup
- Wachovia
- Caremark
- Prescription Services
- United Parcel Service
- Boeing Aerospace Support Center
- American Funds Group
- QVC Network, Inc.
The San Antonio area also has a strong military presence with a collection of notable military bases, and the defense sector employs a vast number of people and has a substantial economic impact on San Antonio. In addition, the medical sector is another major employer.
Approximately 20 million tourists visit each year which significantly adds to the economy and provides a vast number of jobs. Conventions also contribute to the economy.
San Antonio's leading employers:
- United Service Automobile Assoc
- H.E.B. Food Stores
- H.B. Zackery Co
- SBC Communications
- Southwestern Bell
- Frost National Bank
- West Telemarketing
- Taco Cabana
- Ultramar Diamond Shamrock
- QVC Network
- Shown below are the primary employment sectors:
- Government
- Trade, transportation and utilities
- Educational and health services
- Professional and business services
- Leisure and hospitality
- Financial activities
- Manufacturing
Funded by the City of San Antonio