Hewitt is predominately a bedroom community; however, the city does have a number of employers inside the city limits. Our major employers include:
- Midway ISD - 780
- EMSI - 325
- Davis Iron Works - 130
- Sturdisteel - 110
- City of Hewitt - 72
- Midway Transportation - 30
- Merry Maids - 29
- United Super IGA - 20
- Scott & White Clinic - 20
- Alliance Distributing - 20