Residents of Little Elm are employed through a wide range of industry types. Top categories include Services, Retail, Real Estate and Finance. The last category includes Management, Business/Financial, Professional and Sales. The largest manufacturer in Little Elm is Retractable Technologies, Inc., who manufactures a medical device and similar technologies. Kroger, Hula Hut and Lowes Home Center are the town’s largest retail employers.

Labor Force Characteristics and Trends

Employed by Industry

Public Administration 3.0 %
Services 43.2 %
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate 13.2 %
Information 1.9 %
Transportation/Utilities 4.4 %
Retail Trade 14.3 %
Wholesale Trade 3.4 %
Manufacturing 7.6 %
Construction 8.1 %
Agriculture 0.9 %

Management/Business/Financial 21.9%
Professional 19.5%
Sales 12.9%
Administrative Support 14.5%
Services 13.4%
Construction/Extraction 4.4%
Installation/Maintenance/Repair 3.2%
Production 6.3%
Transportation/Material Moving 3.8%
Employed Population by Occupation