Major Employers
A Culture of Innovation Across Workplaces
Michigan is home to world-renowned, visionary companies. We are the national choice for corporations and unicorns — innovative startups with valuations of over $1 billion, including Michigan’s own StockX, OneStream Software, Duo Security and Llamasoft. And, we are a tech-forward state, whose rich history in automotive manufacturing, healthcare and American culture informs our future-focused thinking across industries like EV, MedTech, semiconductors and cybersecurity. If you’re looking for a game-changing career with ingenius, influential and inclusive employers, look no further than Michigan.
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Major Employers by the Numbers
For Employment in Industries Related to Industry 4.0 and Automation
Michigan Economic Development CorporationUnicorn Startups Have Called MI Home, Including Duo Security, StockX, Rivian, OneStream Software, and Llamasoft
MEDC, 2021Michigan’s Major Employers
This state’s major employers are Fortune 500 companies, industry-sector leaders and future-forward thinkers. The company’s below represent just a sample of this state’s innovative employers.
Ford Motor
Locations in: DearbornWhirlpool
Locations in: Benton HarborStryker
Locations in: KalamazooStellantis
Locations in: Auburn HillsDow Inc.
Locations in: MidlandGeneral Motors
Locations in: Bay City, Detroit, Flint, Lake Orion, Lansing, Pontiac, Romulus, Saginaw, Warren, Wyoming, YpsilantiKellogg Co.
Locations in: Battle CreekBorgWarner Inc.
Locations in: Auburn HillsMasco Corp.
Locations in: LivoniaJoyson Safety Systems
Locations in: Auburn HillsBosch
Locations in: Farmington HillsDenso
Locations in: Battle Creek, SouthfieldLG Energy Solution
Locations in: HollandMagna
Locations in: Auburn Hills, China Township, Highland Park, Holland, Lansing, New Hudson, Newaygo, Novi, Plymouth, Southfield, St. Clair, Sterling Heights, Troy, WarrenMahle
Locations in: Belmont, Farmington Hills, Muskegon, St. Johns, TroyNexteer
Locations in: Auburn Hills, SaginawOur Next Energy
Locations in: NoviShape Corp.
Locations in: Grand Haven, Novi, Spring LakeToyota
Locations in: Ann ArborZF
Locations in: Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, Fenton, Fowlerville, Lapeer, Livonia, Marysville, Northville, WashingtonKLA Corporation
Locations in: Ann ArborSK Siltron
Locations in: Bay CityCMS Energy
Locations in: JacksonDTE Energy
Locations in: DetroitHemlock Semiconductor
Locations in: HemlockAlly Financial
Locations in: DetroitLear
Locations in: Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Traverse CityPenske Automotive Group
Locations in: Bloomfield HillsRocket Companies
Locations in: DetroitSpartanNash
Locations in: Byron CenterAuto-Owners Insurance
Locations in: Grand Rapids, Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Portage, TroyAutoliv
Locations in: Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, SouthfieldJackson Financial
Locations in: Brighton, Jackson, LansingUFP Industries
Locations in: Grand Rapids, LansingAmerican Axle
Locations in: DetroitBissell
Locations in: Grand Rapids, WalkerDomino’s Pizza
Locations in: Ann ArborLittle Caesars
Locations in: DetroitMeijer
Locations in: Grand Rapids, LansingPfizer
Locations in: KalamazooZiebart
Locations in: TroyWolverine Worldwide
Locations in: Howard City, RockfordAcrisure
Locations in: Grand RapidsHaworth
Locations in: HollandKitchenaid
Locations in: Benton HarborSteelcase
Locations in: Grand RapidsCooper Standard
Locations in: NoviKelly Services
Locations in: TroyTenneco
Locations in: NorthvilleUP Health Systems
Locations in: Hancock, Ishpeming, MarquetteGordon Food Service
Locations in: Grand RapidsPerrigo
Locations in: Allegan, Grand Rapids, HollandRoush
Locations in: Farmington Hills, LivoniaShyft Group
Locations in: NoviAccident Fund Insurance Company
Locations in: LansingAlro Steel
Locations in: JacksonAmway
Locations in: AdaBASF
Locations in: Southfield, WyandotteArauco
Locations in: GraylingCarhartt
Locations in: Dearborn, DetroitContinental
Locations in: Auburn HillsDelta Dental
Locations in: Farmington Hills, LansingDetroit Deisel
Locations in: DetroitContinental Dairy
Locations in: CoopersvilleGerber Products
Locations in: FremontHagerty
Locations in: Traverse CityHyundai
Locations in: Superior TownshipLa-Z-Boy
Locations in: MonroeMeritor
Locations in: TroyMillerKnoll
Locations in: Grand Rapids, ZeelandDive Deeper
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Benefits Beyond the Paycheck
By offering inclusive work environments and great benefits, from on-the-job training to 401k contributions, Michigan employers do more to promote their talent’s well being and ensure professional satisfaction. In fact, over 60 companies either headquartered or notably present in the state made the 2022 Top Workplaces USA list, a national competition recognizing inclusive, people-centered work environments. Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. and Plante Moran, even ranked among the top 5 companies with 2,500 or more employees.
Kicking it Up a Notch
Whether you’re skilled in cybersecurity, software development or business, Michigan has opportunities for you to reach new levels of career achievement. The state is home to hundreds of community colleges, vocational schools and universities that offer continuing education and other relevant training programs. Additionally, MichiganWorks! is the first statewide workforce development system in the U.S., providing free training to eligible individuals.
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