The 20 Best Places to Work in Odessa, TX As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Odessa, TX is based on ratings and reviews from the women who work there.
InHerSight users rate their employers on 16 factors of female-friendliness, including paid time off, management opportunities, equal opportunities for women and men, the ability to work remotely, maternity and adoptive leave, flexible work hours, and more.
The companies on this list have ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former employees as of December 6, 2019. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Odessa, TX
1. NFP
3.7 stars
NFP is an insurance company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for NFP:
"while there is work to be done, I beleive NFP and its leadership want to help craft a place where all people regardless of gender, race or ethnicity can be successful!"
2. Southwest Airlines
3.6 stars
Southwest Airlines is an airlines/aviation company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Southwest Airlines:
"Southwest Airlines is an amazing company to work for. You can fly for free on a standby basis, and who can argue with that perk? The insurance plans are affordable and the cover..."
3. The Princeton Review
3.6 stars
The Princeton Review is an education management company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Princeton Review:
"Teachers/tutors with The Princeton Review never feel pressured to accept work that will upset work/life balance. My rate of pay is calculated based on the time and hours I put i..."
4. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.5 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
5. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
3.5 stars
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an education management company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt:
"HMH is by far the best company I've ever worked for. They care about the quality of their publications, they care about their employees, and truly listen. "
6. HEB
3.4 stars
HEB is a retail company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for HEB:
"Since starting here, most of my bosses (district manager, store manager, front end manager, shift managers) have been women and a lot are women of color. There are no jobs that ..."
7. Bank of America
3.3 stars
Bank of America is a banking company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bank of America:
"Bank of America has some of the best benefits in the industry...paid maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave...some of the best healthcare options compared to others in..."
8. MetLife
3.3 stars
MetLife is an insurance company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for MetLife:
"Salary was below market rate and there was not upward mobility within my department because of how the hierarchy was structured. That aside, MetLife was a wonderful place to wor..."
9. Wells Fargo
3.2 stars
Wells Fargo is a financial services company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Wells Fargo:
"I have worked on several teams across different departments in project management at Bank of America and Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo is a much friendlier environment for women. Te..."
10. Starbucks
3.2 stars
Starbucks is a retail company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Starbucks:
"A very lovely, female-friendly workplace."
11. Pearson
3.2 stars
Pearson is an education management company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pearson:
"Pearson is very gender-diverse, and the diversity and inclusion efforts are very strong. But women's representation in top leadership is very problematic. And since there are no..."
12. The Hershey Company
3.2 stars
The Hershey Company is a consumer goods company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Hershey Company:
"From bottom to top, The Hershey Company is very good to female employees. Very good to ALL employees, actually."
13. inVentiv Health
3.2 stars
inVentiv Health is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.8 stars).
14. GEICO
3.2 stars
GEICO is an insurance company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GEICO:
"If you're willing to work hard then it doesn't matter what gender you are. "
15. Verizon
3.2 stars
Verizon is an information technology and services company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Verizon:
"Great company to work for as a woman. Equal across the board for both woman and men. "
16. Kellogg Company
3.1 stars
Kellogg Company is a consumer goods company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kellogg Company:
"Great teammates!"
17. The Dow Chemical Company
3.1 stars
The Dow Chemical Company is a chemicals company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Dow Chemical Company:
"Dow has many upper management women in the company. Along with mentoring opportunities to help you achieve your goals. Engineering is a tough business but they strive to make it..."
18. Pier 1 Imports
3.1 stars
Pier 1 Imports is a retail company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pier 1 Imports:
"Wonderful company to work for!"
19. Weidner Apartment Homes
3.1 stars
Weidner Apartment Homes is a real estate company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.0 stars) and learning opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Weidner Apartment Homes:
"Just now starting out in this field, I've been more than welcomed into creating a better platform for myself. Some female community directors have shared that they believe I'd d..."
20. Arcadis
3.1 stars
Arcadis is a civil engineering company with locations in the Odessa, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.0 stars) and flexible work hours (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Arcadis:
"Arcadis does a lot for women in the workplace including a dedicated lactation room in many offices and even in some cases allowing women to come back to work after several years..."
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of December 6, 2019.