Labor Market Report
Surry County has a ready workforce prepared with a wide range of skills through our own secondary and community college system, as well as dozens of nearby colleges and universities. Our community and our location make Surry County a strong contender for business startups and relocations. Download this labor market data sheet and compare our advantages and value.
Wage & Benefit Survey
More than 80 businesses were asked to participate in the 2018 Wage and Benefit Survey. We were fortunate to have 20 companies fully respond and contribute wage and benefit data. Each company’s involvement enabled us to capture current and relevant existing industry wage and benefit information. All participating companies will be kept confidential.
Talent Alignment Report
Regional business and education leaders initiated a Talent Alignment Strategy for the Piedmont Triad in August 2017. The purpose of this Strategy is to ensure education and workforce development efforts are aligned with the needs of employers and to coordinate existing education and workforce development initiatives currently underway throughout the region.
Community Economic Overviews
Surry County Economic Overview PDF download.
Dobson Economic Overview PDF download.
Elkin Economic Overview PDF download.
Mount Airy Economic Overview PDF download.
Pilot Mountain Economic Overview PDF download.
Top 25 Employers in Surry County
| Source: NC Commerce & PTRC, 2018 | Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 3rd Quarter 2016 | Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 3rd Quarter 2016 | Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 3rd Quarter 2016 | |
| Rank | Year | Company Name | Industry | Employment Range |
| 1 | 2018 | Surry Co. Board of Education | Education & Health Services | 1,000+ |
| 2 | 2018 | Wayne Farms | Manufacturing | 500-999 |
| 3 | 2018 | County of Surry | Public Administration | 500-999 |
| 4 | 2018 | Northern Hospital of Surry County | Education and Health Services | 500-999 |
| 5 | 2018 | Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | Education and Health Services | 500-999 |
| 6 | 2018 | Walmart | Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 500-999 |
| 7 | 2018 | Surry Community College | Education & Health Services | 250-499 |
| 8 | 2018 | Smith Rowe LLC | Construction | 250-499 |
| 9 | 2018 | Pike | Construction | 250-499 |
| 10 | 2018 | Renfro Corporation | Manufacturing | 250-499 |
| 11 | 2018 | PGW/Vitro | Manufacturing | 250-499 |
| 12 | 2018 | Food Lion | Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 250-499 |
| 13 | 2018 | City of Mount Airy | Public Administration | 250-499 |
| 14 | 2018 | HanesBrands, Inc | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 15 | 2018 | MVP Group International | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 16 | 2018 | Mt. Airy City Schools | Education and Health Services | 100-249 |
| 17 | 2018 | Elkin City Schools | Education and Health Services | 100-249 |
| 18 | 2018 | Advanced Electronic Services | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 19 | 2018 | Lowes Home Center | Trade, Transportation, & Utilities | 100-249 |
| 20 | 2018 | Weyerhauser | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 21 | 2018 | Mountain Valley Hospice | Education and Health Services | 100-249 |
| 22 | 2018 | NCFI | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 23 | 2018 | Carolina Carports | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 24 | 2018 | Nester Nosiery | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 25 | 2018 | Insteel Wire Products Company | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| Source: NC Commerce & PTRC, 2018 | Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 3rd Quarter 2016 | Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 3rd Quarter 2016 | Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 3rd Quarter 2016 |
Tax Rates
Surry County Property Tax Rates FY 2019-2020
| Surry County Property Tax Rates FY 2019-2020 | |
| County/Municipality | Tax Rate |
| Surry County | $0.582 |
| Dobson | $0.430 |
| Elkin | $0.550 |
| Mount Airy | $0.600 |
| Pilot Mountain | $0.570 |
| School Taxes (per $100 valuation) | |
| Elkin City Schools | $0.132 |
| Mount Airy Schools | $0.110 |
| Municipal Service Districts ($per 100 valuation) | |
| Elkin | $0.10 |
| Mount Airy | $0.21 |
| NC Corporate Tax Rates: | 3.0% |
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| NC Franchise Tax Rate: | $1.50 per $1,000. |
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| NC Individual Income Taxes: | 5.499% |
| NC Tax Rate Schedule | |
| Sales and Use Tax in Surry County: | 7% |
| Occupancy Tax (lodging): | |
| Dobson | 6% |
| Elkin | 6% |
| Mount Airy | 6% |
| Pilot Mountain | 6% |
| Surry County | 6% |
| Surry County Property Tax Rates FY 2019-2020 |
Utilities
Water & Sewer Information (click on name of town/city for a rate schedule)
Water System
| Municipality/Source | Capacity | Excess |
| Mount Airy | 8,500,000 | 6,200,000 |
| Elkin | 3,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Pilot Mountain | 1,500,000 | 1,250,000 |
| Dobson | 3,000,000 | 1,800,000 |
Sewer System
| Municipality/Source | Capacity | Excess |
| Mount Airy | 8,500,000 | 6,200,000 |
| Elkin | 3,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Pilot Mountain | 1,500,000 | 1,250,000 |
| Dobson | 3,000,000 | 1,800,000 |
Capacity and Excess figures are in GDP (gallons per day)
Source: County and Municipalities
Contact Us
Surry County Economic Development Partnership Inc. 1218 State St., Mt. Airy NC 27030
PO BOX 7128
336.401.9900