Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Wawa ranks #195 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 37,000 employees worldwide (2020). It is headquartered in Pennsylvania.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 195 |
| Headquarters | Pennsylvania |
| Industry | Convenience store, Gas station, Fast food |
| Employees (global) | 37,000 (2020) |
| Founded | 1964 |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
Wawa ranks 195 of the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 37,000 employees worldwide (2020). That is roughly the number of people who live in Evans, Georgia. It was founded 1964.
The company's headquarters state, Pennsylvania, has 13,018,639 residents, a median household income of $77,971 and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. The occupations with the most jobs in the state are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (median $29,420); General and Operations Managers (median $103,130); Registered Nurses (median $96,430); Fast Food and Counter Workers (median $28,570); Retail Salespersons (median $31,200). A large employer headquartered there hires from the same pool, plus specialised roles tied to its industry (Convenience store, Gas station, Fast food).
Honest limits. The headcount is the company's global figure as reported in its public filings and compiled on Wikipedia. It does not say how many people work at the headquarters, and it does not mean the company is hiring. For open positions, use the company's own careers page, linked in the official links below.
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The company's home state is Pennsylvania: median household income $77,971, unemployment 3.6%, state income tax: flat 3.07%.
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|---|---|---|
| Comcast | Telecommunications, Media, Entertainment | 179,000 |
| Dick's Sporting Goods | Retail | 105,200 |
| Universal Health Services | 101,500 | |
| PNC Financial Services Group | Banking, Investment banking, Financial services | 59,426 |
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| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Dollar General | Tennessee | 170,000 |
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| Circle K Stores | Arizona | 40,000 |
About 37,000 worldwide (2020), per the company's reported figure.
Pennsylvania.
It ranks #195 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.