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.
General Electric ranks #137 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 57,000 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in Ohio.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 137 |
| Headquarters | Ohio |
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Employees (global) | 57,000 (2025) |
| Founded | {{Start date and age|1917}} (business) {{Start date and age| |
| Website | {{URL|https://www.geaerospace.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 Ohio: median household income $72,212, unemployment 3.4%, state income tax: flat 2.75%.
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|---|---|---|
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About 57,000 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.
Ohio.
It ranks #137 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.