What are the best employers in Milwaukee? 7 companies make Forbes lists
Seven Milwaukee-based companies were among those recently recognized by Forbes as some of the best large and midsize employers in the country.
Forbes' released its annual lists of the " Best Large Employers " and " Best Midsize Employers " on Feb. 10. The publication surveyed more than 217,000 employees from companies across the United States in partnership with market research firm Statista . Anonymous respondents were asked to rate the salary, environment, benefits and other factors for their workplace.
Forbes named 1,200 organizations to its 2026 lists – 700 large employers and 500 midsize employers. Thirty-two companies based in Wisconsin were included on the list.
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What are the best large employers in Milwaukee?
Five businesses featured in Forbes' " Best Large Employers " for 2026 are based in Milwaukee. Here are the employers that made the list:
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Harley-Davidson (rank No. 106; Milwaukee)
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Medical College of Wisconsin (rank No. 170; Milwaukee)
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Johnson Controls (rank No. 458; Milwaukee)
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Manpower (rank No. 620; Milwaukee)
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A.O. Smith (rank No. 686; Milwaukee)
What are the best midsize employers in Milwaukee?
Two of the companies in Forbes' " Best Midsize Employers " report are based in Milwaukee. Children's Wisconsin ranked No. 183 and Baird ranked No. 229.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Here are the 7 best employers in Milwaukee, according to Forbes
