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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Meijer ranks #106 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 70,000 employees worldwide (2020). It is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 106 |
| Headquarters | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Industry | Retail (Grocery & Discount)Fuel stations |
| Employees (global) | 70,000 (2020) |
| Founded | 1934 |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
Meijer ranks 106 of the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 70,000 employees worldwide (2020). That is roughly the number of people who live in Passaic, New Jersey. Reported revenue was about $21.9 billion in 2023. It was founded 1934.
The company's headquarters state, Michigan, has 10,077,761 residents, a median household income of $72,875 and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. The occupations with the most jobs in the state are Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (median $44,690); Retail Salespersons (median $34,640); Registered Nurses (median $94,300); Fast Food and Counter Workers (median $28,930); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (median $35,000). A large employer headquartered there hires from the same pool, plus specialised roles tied to its industry (Retail (Grocery & Discount)Fuel stations).
Honest limits. The headcount is the company's global figure as reported in its public filings and compiled on Wikipedia. It does not say how many people work at the headquarters, and it does not mean the company is hiring. For open positions, use the company's own careers page, linked in the official links below.
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The company's home state is Michigan: median household income $72,875, unemployment 5.0%, state income tax: flat 4.25%.
City guide: Grand Rapids (median rent $1,266, median household income $69,108).
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About 70,000 worldwide (2020), per the company's reported figure.
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
It ranks #106 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.