The Biggest Company in Each US State
By Sarah Jones
1 year ago
1. Walmart - Arkansas
(Image/ Source: nwa.com)Walmart is a pretty big private employer across a fair few other states, but in Arkansas, it’s top dog. Walmart stores are absolutely everywhere thanks to the retailer’s headquarters in Bentonville, which contribute to the company’s revenues of a whopping $514.4 billion. Walmart currently has over 2.2 million employees, and this number is still growing.2. Humana - Kentucky
(Image/ Source: spectrumnews1.com)Humana is a health insurer, and has revenues of over $56.9 billion, with over 41,600 staff members. Its headquarters are based in Louisville, and it’s the highest-ranked company in the state. Apparently, it’s the third largest insurance provider in the country, and gets included in Fortune 500 lists on a pretty regular basis.3. CenturyLink - Louisiana
(Image/ Source: thenewsstar.com)Ever heard of CenturyLink? They’re a pretty massive telecom company, and their corporate headquarters can be found in the city of Monroe. If you’re wondering how big CenturyLink actually are – they have revenues of $23.4 billion, and currently have 45,000 employees. Telecom sales are clearly still booming!4. World Fuel Services - Florida
(Image/ Source: themuse.com)How gorgeous are these company headquarters? World Fuel Services in Florida definitely know how to keep their 5,000 staff members happy! Based in the super-cool city of Miami, the fuel distributor connects with suppliers across the globe, and has estimated revenues of around $39.8 billion. That’s a LOT of fuel.5. Home Depot - Georgia
(Image/ Source: theguardian.com)We knew Home Depot were pretty big, but in Georgia, the retailer can be found everywhere you look. Home Depot is headquartered in Atlanta, but it’s been under fire in recent times after the company refused to speak out against a new law restricting voting access in the state. Georgia’s religious leaders condemned Home Depot, but it hasn’t stopped the retailer from netting a revenue of $108.2 billion.6. Hawaiian Electric Industries - Hawaii
(Image/ Source: civilbeat.org)It might not be the most aesthetically pleasing image in the world, but there’s BIG money at Hawaiian Electric Industries. Headquartered in Honolulu, the capital and most heavily populated city in the city, Hawaiian Electric Industries is a major player in power utilities, and rakes in a cool $2.9 billion in revenues.7. Apple - California
(Image/ Source: wikipedia.org)This one won’t be much of a surprise to you. Apple are pretty well known for being the biggest company in California, and are based in Cupertino. In 2017, they decided to build “Apple Park” a huge infinite loop that houses their 132,000 team members. And it’s not like they can’t afford it – their revenues are well above $265 billion.8. Walgreens Boots Alliance - Illinois
(Image/ Source: rejournals.com)The pharmacy giant can be found everywhere in the US, but they have a particular stronghold in Illinois, where their headquarters are. Based in Deerfield, the north shore suburb of Chicago, Walgreens is one of the biggest retailers in the country, and has estimated revenues of a whopping $131.5 billion. That’s a lot of green.9. Anthem - Indiana
(Image/ Source: indystar.com)You might not be as familiar with Anthem as other key players on this list, but the health insurer is doing VERY well for itself right now. The company are based in Indianapolis, and are bringing in over 92.1 billion dollars. With a huge team of over 63,900 employees, Anthem are going from strength to strength, and their stock market value is continuing to soar post-pandemic.10. Centene - Missouri
(Image/ Source: realcrg.com)Another health insurer. Centene might not be doing quite as well as rival Anthem, but they’re still making comfortable profits of $60.1 billion – and this number is set to rise in the next few years. You can find their fancy glass skyscraper in the city of St. Louis, which houses some of their 47,300 employees.11. Las Vegas Sands - Nevada
(Image/ Source@ cnbc.com)Have you ever stayed at Las Vegas Sands? It’s a trip you’ll never forget! The casino giant is the biggest company in Nevada, and brings in around $13.7 billion in revenue. The Sands corporation recently sold its two Las Vegas properties (The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and the Sands Expo) to VICI properties for an estimated $6.25 billion.12. Sprague Resources - New Hampshire
(Image/source: stamfordadvocate.com)Sprague Resources are a massive energy company, that delivers everything from natural gas and electricity to gasoline and diesel to their customers. They have sites right across America, but their home is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where 901 employees are headquartered. Sprague Resources have estimated revenues of $3.8 billion.13. Johnson & Johnson - New Jersey
(Image/ Source: wikipedia.org)Most of us are probably familiar with Johnson & Johnson. Producing everything from baby lotion to mouthwash, their health products are found in every single state! This huge conglomerate is headquartered in the city of New Brunswick, which houses a fair few of its 135,100 staff members. Johnson & Johnson has a current net worth of a whopping $431.18 billion.14. JPMorgan Chase - New York
(Image/ Source: newyorkyimby.com)JPMorgan Chase is headquartered in New York City. The bank had revenues of $131.4 billion and 256,105 employees, and is continuing to go from strength to strength in the stock market. The company is currently constructing a brand-new, cutting-edge skyscraper in NYC, which is between Park and Madison Avenues and 47th and 48th Streets.15. Nike - Oregon
(Image/ Source: nike.com)As company headquarters go, this is one of the coolest sites we’ve seen! Nike are the biggest company in the state of Oregon, and are based in the city of Beaverton in Washington County. The complex spreads across 286 acres and more than 75 buildings, and features everything from deli-meets-sports bars to sneaker lobbies. Nike’s revenues are now estimated to be $36.4 billion.16. Domtar - South Carolina
(Image/ Source: bizjournals.com)Dunder Mifflin, eat your heart out. This huge paper company is the biggest biz in South Carolina, and is headquartered in the humble town of Fort Mill, also known as Fort Mill Township. Domtar have a big monopoly on the paper market, and employs over 10,000 staff members. Domtar’s revenues are now estimated at $5.5 billion.17. SkyWest - Utah
(Image/ Source: budmahas.com)Ever flown with SkyWest? The airline has hubs everywhere from Chicago and Houston to LA and San Francisco. The company are based in the city of St. George, and have 15,900 employees. While the company took a bit of a hit at the height of the pandemic, SkyWest are still thought to have revenues of around $3.2 billion.18. Freddie Mac - Virginia
(Image/ Source: finance-commerce.com)Freddie Mac is a finance company, and is also known as The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC). It’s essentially a government-sponsored enterprise that supports home ownership for tons of Americas, and it’s been running since the 1970s. Freddie Mac’s headquarters are found in McLean, and they employ 6,621 staff members.19. Berkshire Hathaway - Nebraska
(Image/ Source: cnbc.com)Berkshire Hathaway is a Warren Buffett conglomerate, (Warren Buffett happens to be one of the most successful investors in the world FYI) and specializes in holdings in insurance, energy generation and freight rail transportation. Berkshire Hathaway is based in Omaha, and has eye-watering revenues of over $247. 8 billion.20. Lockheed Martin - Maryland
21. IDEXX Laboratories - Maine
(Image/ Source: spectrumnews1.com)IDEXX Laboratories specialize in creating scientific equipment, and are based in the city of Westbrook. The company recently hit the headlines after it decided to permanently close its branches in Russia after the war with Ukraine broke out, which has earned them plenty of praise. IDEXX are going from strength to strength in growth right now, and have revenues of $2.2 billion. Not too shabby!22. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings - Kansas
(Image/ Source: bloomberg.com)Spirit AeroSystems Holdings make plane parts, including those for Boeing. Their headquarters and biggest manufacturing site are in the city of Wichita, and they’ve been the source of a LOT of recent news stories surrounding the flawed Boeing aircraft. Questions have been raised about the quality of the parts being created at Spirt AeroSystems, but it hasn’t stopped the company from raking in a cool $7.2 billion in revenues.23. Albertsons - Idaho
(Image/ Source: local.albertsons.com)A lot of us will have made a trip to Albertsons at some point over the years. The grocery and grocery delivery service is the biggest company in Idaho, and is based in the super-cool city of Boise. The company have over 275,000 employees, who play a crucial part in adding to Albertsons $59.9 billion in revenues.24. DowDupPont - Delaware
(Image/ Source: fox59.com)DowDuPont are a chemical manufacturer that came about after a merger between Dow chemicals and Du Pont, a multinational chemical business. While many have been worried about what this merger might mean for Delaware’s economy, the newly formed chemical giant is now the biggest employer in the state. They have over 98,000 employees across the US, and currently have $86.0 billion in revenues.25. United Technologies - Connecticut
(Image/ Source: seattletimes.com)United Technologies are a multinational conglomerate that focuses on creating tech and specialized parts for aviation and aerospace. Headquartered in the town of Farmington in Hartford County, the company employees over 240,200 employees, and have an impressive revenue of over $66.5 billion.26. Principal Financial - Iowa
(Image/ Source: desmoinesregister.com)As financial firms go, this one is up there with the most successful! Principal Financial are headquartered in the capital of Des Moines, and are continuing to build their revenues year after year. They are now estimated to be $14.2 billion, and have over 16,475 employees. However, the company recently laid off some of its staff members after some big internal restructuring.27. General Electric - Massachusetts
(Image/ Source: bostonglobe.com)Another big energy company. This one specializes in electricity, but has also branched out in aviation too. General Electric are a HUGE employer in Massachusetts, and is headquartered in Boston. The company are an industrial conglomerate, and have revenues of over $120.3 billion in revenues. Impressive stuff.28. Ford Motor - Michigan
(Image/ Source: bridgemi.com)Ford are huge across the entire globe, but their chosen headquarters might surprise you. The car manufacturer’s base is in the city of Dearborn in Wayne County, which is made up of a corporate headquarters and manufacturing plant. Ford have a total of over 199,000 employees, who help the company build on its $160 billion revenues.29. UnitedHealth Group - Minnesota
(Image/ Source: startribune.com)UnitedHealth Group are a huge health insurance agency, and are generally considered an American multinational. The healthcare organization’s flagship offices can be found in the city of Minnetonka, which house a selection of the company’s 300,000 staff members. UnitedHealth Group have been going from strength to strength in recent years, and now have estimated revenues of $226.2 billion.30. Sanderson Farms - Mississippi
(Image/ Source: nbaa.org)This is probably THE biggest agricultural business we’ve come across in the states. Sanderson Farms is the biggest employer in Mississippi, and has 15,104 employees to its name. Based in the city of Laurel in the second county seat of Jones County, the company is doing incredibly well for itself, and now has revenues of $3.2 billion.31. Regions Financial - Alabama
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This huge company is a bank holding business with its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. With almost 20,000 employees to this bank's name, it also has a very impressive income of close to 7 billion dollars. Its services retail banking, commercial and mortgage services.32. Avnet - Arizona
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Named after its founder Charles Avnet, this company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in supplying electronic components - and making a big buck from it, too. It has an income of around 15 billion dollars, and a huge staff team of around 15,400 employees!33. Arrow Electronics - Colorado
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With its headquarters in Centennial, Colorado, this huge company has over 20,000 employees for its electronics distribution business. With an income close to 30 billion dollars, Arrow Electronics provides a huge wealth of components, design features and datasheets.34. Bank Of America - North Carolina
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With headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, Bank of America is a very big business indeed! This company has over 110 billion dollars in revenue, as well as a huge work force of over 200,000 employees. Bank of America is definitely one everyone has heard of.35. MDU Resources Group - North Dakota
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MDU Resources Group is a construction company based in the energy market, supplying services and products to energy and utility companies. Its headquarters can be found in Bismarck, in the state of North Dakota. The company has around 4.5 billion dollars of revenue.36. Cardinal Health - Ohio
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It's no surprise a healthcare company would have a huge business, presence and revenue - and Cardinal Health in Ohio is no different! With its headquarters in Dublin, the healthcare business has over 136 billion dollars of income, as well as over 50,000 employees!37. NGL Energy Partners - Oklahoma
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With headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, NGL Energy Partners - an oil company - has over 17 billion dollars of revenue and close to 2,500 employees. The company specializes in working with crude oil, including transportation of it, storing it and marketing it to clients.38. AmerisourceBergen - Pennsylvania
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With headquarters in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, this company is a huge deal when it comes to the pharmaceutical industry. With around 20,500 employees, this company sees an income of almost 168 billion dollars. The drug wholesale company provides pharmaceuticals and consulting.39. CVS Health - Rhode Island
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Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is where this huge company calls home. CVS Health is another healthcare company making a big buck in the US. CVS is a pharmacy giant that makes a revenue of around 195 billion dollars, as well as a huge staff team of close to 300,000 employees!40. FedEx - Tennessee
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With its headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, FedEx is a global company everyone has heard of - so it's no surprise it's one of the biggest in this state. This go-to delivery company has an estimated 359,000 employees to its name, as well as a revenue of around 65.5 billion dollars.41. ExxonMobil - Texas
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In Irving, Texas, you'll find the headquarters of company ExxonMobil, which is a multinational oil and gas company specializing in the energy sector. The huge brand has an income of around $290 billion, and has a team of over 70,000 employees to its name.42. District Of Colombia: Fannie Mae - Washington, DC
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The finance company Federal National Mortgage Association - also known as Fannie Mae - has its headquarters in this state, with over 120 billion dollars worth of revenue. The mortgage service also has around 7 and a half thousand employees, who also provide information on all your housing needs.43. Northwestern Mutual - Wisconsin
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Northwestern Mutual is a huge insurance company in the US, with its headquarters based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With around 29.1 billion dollars of revenue, and a team of almost 6,000 staff members, it's no surprise this company is a big deal! The company focuses on insurance and investment products.44. Chenega - Alaska
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Chenega is a huge tech company - the largest tech company specifically in the state of Alaska. It's the largest company based on both its employee count, and its overall revenue. Chenega has its headquarters in Anchorage in the state, and has a focus on security products.45. Talen Montana - Montana
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As the name rightly suggests, Talen Montana is the biggest company in the state of Montana, and has its hands in a whole lot of oil and energy pies! The company is known in other states of the US, too, as it's worth big bucks and has a great influence in the energy sector.46. Akal Security - New Mexico
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With over 12,000 employees, Akal Security based in the state of New Mexico is a business that focuses on - you guessed it - security! Its dealings include some pretty big clients and contracts, including embassies, NASA facilities, federal courthouses and detention centers.47. Sanford Health - South Dakota
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Another huge healthcare company in the US, Sanford Health is one of the biggest companies in the state of South Dakota. With around 28,000 employees, this healthcare company is the largest rural healthcare business in the whole of the United States.48. UVM Medical Center Dermatology - Vermont
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Located on the main campus of the University of Vermont, UVM Medical Center Dermatology provides a variety of dermatology services and treatments. Its high revenue comes from both its consultations and therapy services to its clients, and includes cosmetics and surgery.49. West Virginia United Health System - West Virginia
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This non-profit organization is the biggest company in West Virginia based on its employee size, which stands at around 7,000. It's associated with West Virginia University, and specializes in premier health services, including neurological, heart and pediatrics.50. Aviat - Wyoming
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In the state of Wyoming is the aerospace company Aviat, which manufacturers sport and utility aircrafts out of its headquarters in Afton, Wyoming. Founded in 1991, the business is owned by Stuart Horn, and their popular aircrafts include Husky, Pitts and Eagles.What To Read Next
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