Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
3M ranks #130 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 60,500 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 130 |
| Headquarters | Maplewood, Minnesota |
| Industry | Conglomerate |
| Employees (global) | 60,500 (2025) |
| Founded | {{Start date and age|1902|6|13}} in Two Harbors, Minnesota, |
| Website | {{URL|3m.com}} |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
The company's home state is Minnesota: median household income $87,117, unemployment 4.5%, state income tax: graduated, top rate 9.85%.
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Target | Retail | 415,000 |
| UnitedHealth Group | Healthcare, Managed care, Insurance | 390,000 |
| Cargill | Agribusiness, Food processing, Commodity trading | 155,000 |
| Medtronic plc | Medical equipment | 95,000 |
| Best Buy Co. | Retail | 85,000 |
| U.S. Bancorp | Financial services | 70,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com | Washington | 1,576,000 |
| Berkshire Hathaway | Nebraska | 387,800 |
About 60,500 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.
Maplewood, Minnesota.
It ranks #130 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.