Ranking
America's Best-in-State Employers 2026
America's Best-In-State Employers 2026 awards the best companies to work for in the US state by state. This was based on an independent survey of over 245,000 US employees providing feedback on eligible companies.
- Based on a clear and detailed methodology
- Segmented by state and industry
- Created in partnership with Forbes
Ranking Details
America's Best-in-State Employers 2026
The companies in the table below have been awarded the “America's Best-In-State Employers 2026” award by Statista and Forbes.
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Project Details
About the project
First published in 2018, the eighth edition of America's Best-In-State Employers 2026 was compiled based on extensive research and an independent survey of over 245,000 employees across the states, conducted via online access panels. Respondents gave feedback on areas such as workplace culture, salary, opportunity for development, and more.
To qualify for the ranking, companies had to be US-based with at least 500 employees in the awarded state. Employers from all industries were considered. Eligible companies were identified through comprehensive desk research (industry associations, trade journals, economic institutes, etc.) and the previous year’s list.
The final ranking highlights the top 1,400 US employers, organized by 26 industries and 51 state-sub-lists.
Scoring
How are the best employers scored?
We evaluate employers using a scoring model to weigh independently collected survey data from employees across the US. This data is divided into a direct score (80%), and an indirect score (20%).
Direct score
The direct score reflects employees’ willingness to recommend their own employer. It makes up 80% of the final score for each employer. Respondents rate, on a scale from 0 to 10, how likely they are to recommend their company to friends or family, where 0 means “not at all likely” and 10 means “extremely likely.”
Indirect score
The indirect score captures the perceptions of employers beyond one’s own workplace. It makes up 20% of the final score for each employer. Based on the respondent’s industry, participants are shown a selection of relevant companies and can indicate whether they would recommend or advise against working for them. This provides an external view of each employer’s reputation within its sector.
METHODOLOGY
How we work
Learn about our general approach to creating employer rankings. Further details about how the ranking was created can be found in the America's Best-in-State Employers 2026 methodology.
01 Concept
For our employment projects, we evaluate and rank the world’s leading employers, highlighting organizations that excel in fostering positive work environments and sustainable growth. Our rankings help job seekers make informed career choices while providing companies with a benchmark to assess their standing in the global job market.
02 Data Collection
For data collection, our team of analysts creates detailed online questionnaires that ask survey participants about work-related topics. By working with leading online access panels worldwide, suitable participants are identified and surveyed independently of potentially awarded employer brands. Survey responses are then checked for quality and validity (interview length, variances, inconsistencies) and sorted accordingly.
03 Evaluation
To evaluate the data, we apply a scoring model that combines direct feedback on the participants’ own employers with indirect feedback on other employers within their professional fields.
04 Quality Assurance
For each potential award-winning employer, company information is researched and eligibility for the list is confirmed. This step serves as quality assurance and is presented as information in the publication.
Partnership
Our media partner
Forbes Media is a global media, branding and technology company, with a focus on news and information concerning business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles. The company publishes Forbes, Forbes Asia, and Forbes Europe magazines as well as online at Forbes.com.
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Disclaimer - The rankings presented here include only institutions within the defined scope of the respective project. An institution’s inclusion in the ranking reflects positive recognition according to the applied methodology and the data available at the time of compilation. The results reflect the status at the time of data collection and are therefore time-bound. The rankings are not intended to serve as the sole basis for decision-making, and any reliance is at the user’s own risk. They should be considered alongside other sources and, where appropriate, independently verified. No representation is made, and no inference shall be drawn, regarding the quality of institutions not included in the rankings.