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.
O'Reilly Automotive ranks #79 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 93,269 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 79 |
| Headquarters | Springfield, Missouri |
| Industry | Retail |
| Employees (global) | 93,269 (2025) |
| Founded | {{Start date and age|1957|12|2}} |
| Website | {{URL|https://oreillyauto.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 Missouri: median household income $71,589, unemployment 3.6%, state income tax: graduated, top rate 4.70%.
City guide: Springfield (median rent $964, median household income $49,311).
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | 140,000 | |
| Emerson Electric Co. | Automation, Electrical equipment | 71,000 |
| Centene | Managed healthcare, Health insurance, Pharmacy | 61,100 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Arkansas | 2,100,000 |
| Home Depot | Georgia | 470,000 |
| Target | Minnesota | 415,000 |
| Kroger | Ohio | 410,000 |
| TJX Companies | Massachusetts | 349,000 |
| Costco Wholesale | Washington | 341,000 |
| Albertsons Companies | Idaho | 325,000 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance | Illinois | 312,000 |
| CVS Health | Rhode Island | 300,000 |
| Lowe's Companies | North Carolina | 270,000 |
| Publix Super Markets | Florida | 260,000 |
| H-E-B Grocery | Texas | 175,000 |
About 93,269 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.
Springfield, Missouri.
It ranks #79 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.