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Discover the Surry Difference
Whether you're in healthcare, manufacturing, education, or professional services, you'll find employers here who've been around for decades (sometimes over a century), treat employees well, and are genuinely invested in both your success and the community's future.
Meet Employers
Connect with Surry County's Top Employers
Want to know who you'd actually be working for? Good question. The employers in Surry County aren't just offering jobs—they're offering careers with real growth, stability, and that increasingly rare thing: companies that actually invest in their people.
Wayne-Sanderson
One of the world's largest private owners of timberlands, growing and harvesting trees sustainably to provide renewable wood products.
Weyerhaeuser
Vitro
Renfro
Pike
Smith-Rowe
Leading manufacturer of aerial devices, digger derricks, and specialized equipment for electric utilities, telecommunications, and tree care industries.
Altec Industries
Comprehensive healthcare system serving Surry County and surrounding regions with award-winning patient care, advanced medical technology, and diverse specialties.
Hugh Chatham Health
State-of-the-art hospital providing comprehensive healthcare with specialties including cardiology, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, and emergency medicine.
Northern Regional Hospital
Mission-driven institution focused on student success. Collaborative environment with emphasis on innovation and community partnerships.
Surry County Schools
"Teaching in Surry County means knowing your students and their families. The support from parents and administration is incredible. My class sizes are manageable, and I can actually teach instead of just managing chaos."
— 4th Grade Teacher, Mount Airy City Schools
"I moved here from Charlotte for a manufacturing engineering role at Altec. The salary was competitive, but my cost of living dropped 40%. I bought a house in two years—something I couldn't have done in Charlotte. The work is challenging and rewarding."
— Manufacturing Engineer, Altec Industries
"Hugh Chatham supported me through my BSN and then my MSN. They paid for my education while I worked. Now I'm a nurse practitioner serving the community where I grew up. I can't imagine working anywhere else."
— Nurse Practitioner, Hugh Chatham Health
"I've been with Weyerhaeuser for 23 years. They've invested in my training, promoted me three times, and I've built a career I'm proud of. The benefits are excellent, and I've been able to buy a home and raise my family here."
— Production Supervisor, Weyerhaeuser
Why Work Here:
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Entrepreneurial environment
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Flexible arrangements
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Community of innovators
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Professional amenities
Growing Professional Services Sector:
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Accounting and financial services firms
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Legal practices
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Insurance agencies
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Marketing and advertising agencies
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Technology and IT services
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Real estate and property management
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Consulting businesses
Remote Work Hub
Interworks
Professional coworking space supporting remote workers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses with flexible workspace solutions.
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