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 Motors ranks #42 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 156,000 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 42 |
| Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Employees (global) | 156,000 (2025) |
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Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
The company's home state is Michigan: median household income $72,389, unemployment 5.0%, state income tax: flat 4.25%.
City guide: Detroit (median rent $1,091, median household income $39,209).
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Lear | Manufacturing | 173,700 |
| Ford Motor | Automotive | 169,000 |
| Trinity Health | Health care | 120,000 |
| Meijer | Retail (Grocery & Discount)Fuel stations | 70,000 |
| Stryker | Health technology | 53,000 |
| Whirlpool | Home appliances | 41,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor | Michigan | 169,000 |
| Tesla | Texas | 134,785 |
| Cummins | Indiana | 67,400 |
About 156,000 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.
Detroit, Michigan.
It ranks #42 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.