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.
Abbott Laboratories ranks #63 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 115,000 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in Illinois.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 63 |
| Headquarters | Illinois |
| Industry | Health care, Medical devices, Pharmaceutical |
| Employees (global) | 115,000 (2025) |
| Founded | {{Start date and age|df=yes|1888}} (as Abbott Alkaloidal Com |
| Website | {{URL|abbott.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 Illinois: median household income $83,211, unemployment 4.6%, state income tax: flat 4.95%.
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|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group | Minnesota | 390,000 |
| HCA Healthcare | Tennessee | 316,000 |
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About 115,000 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.
Illinois.
It ranks #63 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.