Major Employers
Leaders in business
The Greater Dubuque area 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 area.
| Employer | Industry | Current Employment |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere Dubuque Works | Manufacturer, Construction and Forestry Equipment | 2,600 |
| Dubuque Community School District | Education, Pre-K to 12 | 1,957 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Hospital Services | 1,410 |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Education | 1,062 |
| Medical Associates Clinic, P.C. | Health Services | 1,061 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Hospital Services | 975 |
| Andersen Windows & Doors | Manufacturer, Aluminum Clad and Wood Windows and Doors | Confidential |
| The City of Dubuque | Public Service | 737 |
| Sedgwick | Claims/Benefits Management and Processing | 725 |
| Cottingham & Butler | Health Care, Insurance Agencies, Brokerages, and Third Party Administrators | 715 |
| Dubuque Bank and Trust Company & Heartland Financial USA, Inc |
Financial Services | 600 |
| Western Dubuque School District | Education | 551 |
| Medline Industries, Inc. | Health Care Products | 500 |
| Holy Family Catholic Schools | Education, Pre-K to 12 | 475 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Education | 475 |
| Mi-T-M Corporation | Manufacturer, Industrial equipment | 465 |
| Prudential Retirement | Financial Services and Administration | 455 |
| Diamond Jo Casino | Amusement/Entertainment/Attractions | 450 |
| University of Dubuque | Education | 450 |
| AY McDonald Manufacturing Company | Manufacturer, Waterworks and Gas Products | 425 |
| Dubuque County | Public Service | 422 |
| Dupaco Community Credit Union | Financial Services | 417 |
| Nordstrom | Distribution center, fashion specialty retailer | 412 |
| Loras College | Education | 403 |
| Hormel Foods/Progressive Processing | Manufacturer, Food and Beverage | 400 |
| Flexsteel Industries | Manufacturer, Upholstered Furniture | 380 |
| Grand River Medical Group | Health Services | 369 |
| Rite-Hite | Manufacturer, Loading Dock Equipment & Safety | 360 |
| McGraw-Hill Higher Education | Higher Education Content | 350 |
| Dubuque Racing Association DBA Q Casino & Resort | Amusement/Entertainment/Attractions | 334 |
| MidWestOne Bank | Financial Services | 313 |
| HODGE | Sales & Service, Materials Handling | 300 |
| Honkamp Krueger & Company | Financial services and Accounting | 289 |
| Clarke University | Higher Education | 265 |
| Change Healthcare | Healthcare Products & Services | 250 |