Major Employers
Leaders in business
The Greater Dubuque region is home to a number of large and small businesses. From the blue-chips to the home grown, the leaders of these companies take an active role in shaping the economic and civic life of our region. Below are some of the largest employers in the Greater Dubuque region.
| Employer | Industry | Current Employment |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere Dubuque Works | Manufacturer, Construction and Forestry Equipment | 2,830 |
| Dubuque Community School District | Education, Pre-K to 12 | 2,000 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Hospital Services | 1,440 |
| Medical Associates Clinic, P.C. | Health Services | 1,100 |
| University of Wisconsin - Platteville | Education | 1,060 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Hospital Services | 1,012 |
| Cottingham & Butler | Health Care, Insurance Agencies, Brokerages, & Third Party Administrators | 800 |
| Andersen Window and Door | Manufacturer | Confidential |
| The City of Dubuque | Public Service | 737 |
| Sedgwick | Claims/Benefits Management & Processing | 700 |
| Dupaco Community Credit Union | Financial | 641 |
| Medline Industries, Inc. | Health Care Products | 600 |
| Dubuque Bank & Trust/HTLF | Financial Services | 590 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Education | 550 |
| Western Dubuque School District | Education | 550 |
| Hormel Foods/Progressive Processing | Manufacturer, Food and Beverage | 502 |
| Nordstrom | Distribution Center | 500 |
| A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. | Manufacturer, Waterworks & Gas Products | 475 |
| Mi-T-M Corporation | Manufacturer, Industrial Equipment | 465 |
| University of Dubuque | Education | 450 |
| Rite-Hite | Manufacturer, Loading Dock Equipment | 446 |
| Dubuque County | Public Service | 420 |
| HODGE | Sales & Service, Materials Handling | 400 |
| Loras College | Education | 400 |
| Grand River Medical Group | Health Services | 380 |
| The McCoy Group | Transportation, Trucking | 377 |
| Hirschbach Transportation | Transportation, Trucking | 350 |
| Holy Family Catholic Schools | Education, Pre-K to 12 | 337 |
| Q Casino | Amusement/Entertainment/Attractions | 334 |
| Clarke University | Education | 327 |
| Bodine Electric Company | Manufacturer | 323 |
| Empower | Financial Services and Administration | 320 |
| Diamond Jo Casino | Amusement/Entertainment/Attractions | 302 |
| Fidelity Bank & Trust | Financial Services | 300 |
| Rainbo Oil Co. | Distributor, Multi-line Lubricants | 283 |
| Bard Materials | Supplier, Ready-Mix Concrete & Aggregate | 275 |
| Simmons Pet Food | Manufacturer, Pet Food | 262 |
| McGraw-Hill Education | Publishing | 244 |