Top Five Kirksville Employers
Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz has been a major employer in Kirksville since 1985. It currently supports over 600 employees.
Truman State University
Ever since it was founded in 1867 by Joseph Baldwin, Truman State has been a major cornerstone of Kirksville employment and learning. Currently, they employ over 600 people across its various departments.
A.T. Still University
Founded in 1892 by Dr. Andrew T. Still, AT Still University is a strong major employer of Kirksville, having nearly 500 employees working here.
Kirksville R-III Schools
As the primary public school district, Kirksville R-III employs over 400 different jobs.
Northeast Regional Medical Center
Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) is a crucial medical provider here in Kirksville and the surrounding areas. Being a Level III trauma center, a Level III STEMI center, Joint Commission Acute Stroke Ready certification and ACC Certified Chest Pain Center, they currently employ over 300 staff.
Figures from K-REDI Annual Employment report published December 2025