The City of Perry maintains a thriving and diverse economic base anchored by superior transportation options, a robust workforce, and exemplary quality of life amenities. In Perry you will be able to operate a competitive business while employees and their families enjoy top-tier public schools, eighteen City parks, and a broad range of recreational, cultural, and historical opportunities.
| Employer | Business / Industry Type | Number of Employees |
| Perdue Chicken | Food Processing (Poultry) | 2,267 |
| Frito Lay | Food Processing (Chips) | 1,352 |
| Houston County Board of Education | Government (Schools) | 763 |
| Houston County Board of Commissioners | Government (County) | 429 |
| Graphic Packaging International, Inc. | Manufacturing (Paperboard) | 341 |
| Perry Hospital | Health Care | 232 |
| Interfor | Manufacturing (Wood Products) | 183 |
| Gilmer Warehouse and Logistics | Logistics / Warehousing / Transportation | 100 |
| Southern Home Care Services | Home Healthcare Services | 168 |
| Summer Hill Senior Living | Healthcare | 235 |
| Advanced Drainage Systems | Manufacturing | 109 |
| Walmart | Retail | 270 |
| City of Perry | Government | 175 |