Employers
Unemployment rates continue to trend in a positive direction and the Peoria region is one of the top two in the state for adding payroll jobs. The regional unemployment rate now sits at 4.2% as of June 2019, dropping from 5.3% in January 2018.
Top Regional Employers
Peoria Region is home to some of the most diverse businesses around. From healthcare to education, technology to manufacturing, the region showcases a robust economy. The region is supported by companies of all sizes.
| Company | Number of Employees | City | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Illinois | 17,800 | Springfield | Government |
| State Farm Insurance Co. | 14,731 | Bloomington-Normal | Insurance |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 13,857 | Champaign-Urbana | Education |
| Caterpillar | 12,000 | Peoria | Manufacturing |
| OSF HealthCare | 12,000 | Peoria | Healthcare |
| Carle | 6,386 | Champaign-Urbana | Healthcare |
| Memorial Health System | 5,791 | Springfield | Healthcare |
| UnityPoint Health | 4,991 | Peoria | Healthcare |
| Hospital Sisters Health System | 4,247 | Springfield | Healthcare |
| Archer Daniels Midland | 4,000 | Decatur | Manufacturing |
| Illinois State University | 3,281 | Bloomington-Normal | Education |
| Caterpillar | 3,100 | Decatur | Manufacturing |
| Peoria Public Schools | 2,891 | Peoria | Education |
| Springfield Public Schools | 2,673 | Springfield | Education |
| Springfield Clinic LLC | 2,300 | Springfield | Healthcare |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | 2,300 | Decatur | Healthcare |
| COUNTRY Financial | 1,972 | Bloomington-Normal | Insurance |
| Decatur Public Schools | 1,800 | Decatur | Education |
| Illinois Central College | 1,625 | East Peoria | Education |
| Champaign Unit 4 School District | 1,624 | Champaign-Urbana | Education |
| Advocate BroMenn Healthcare | 1,305 | Bloomington-Normal | Healthcare |
| Bradley University | 1,300 | Peoria | Education |
| BNSF Railway | 1,250 | Galesburg | Transportation |
| Advanced Technology Services | 1,073 | Champaign-Urbana | Industrial |
| Kraft Heinz | 1,025 | Champaign-Urbana | Food and BEverage |
| Keystone Steel & Wire | 912 | Peoria | Manufacturing |
| OSF St. Mary Medical Center | 860 | Galesburg | Healthcare |
| CEFCU | 814 | Peoria | Banking |
| Komatsu | 700 | Peoria | Manufacturing |
| Ameren Illinois | 510 | Peoria | Utility |
| Maui Jim | 500 | Peoria | Eyewear |
| RLI | 400 | Peoria | Insurance |