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To find which companies are doing right by their workers, Forbes once again released its annual lists of America’s Best Midsize Employers and America’s Best Large Employers. 

The publication partnered with market research firm Statista for the 10th anniversary of the rankings, released Feb. 12. 

To determine the findings, Forbes and Statista surveyed more than 217,000 employees working at U.S. companies that employ more than 1,000 people. The responses were analyzed with survey data from the past three years to account for organizations “that may have had just one good year,” with the more recent data weighted more heavily. 

Participants were asked: 

• Whether they would recommend their employer (and previous employers) to others; 
• To rate their company based on criteria including salary, work environment, training programs and opportunities to advance

In total, 498 companies landed on the best midsize employers list (1,000 to 5,000 employees), and 701 firms made the best large employers ranking (more than 5,000 employees). 

How did NJ do? 

In the Garden State, 10 companies were named to the midsize rankings and 21 to the large category. 

America’s Best Midsize Employers 2025 | in NJ (along with U.S. base) 

• No. 70: Verisk Analytics, Jersey City
  Industry: Business Services & Supplies 
• No. 124: Rowan University, Glassboro
  Industry: Education 
• No. 126: Integra LifeSciences, Princeton
  Health Care Equipment & Services 
• No. 155: Selective Insurance, Branchville
  Industry: Insurance 
• No. 178: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (RWJBarnabas Health), Livingston
  Industry: Healthcare & Social Services 
• No. 234: The Michaels Organization, Camden
  Industry: Business Services & Supplies 
• No. 310: LG Electronics, Englewood Cliffs
  Industry: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering 
• No. 414: Astound Broadband, Princeton
  Industry: Telecommunications Services, Cable Supplier 
• No. 446: B&G Foods, Parsippany
  Industry: Food, Soft Beverages, Alcohol & Tobacco 
• No. 456: The Vitamin Shoppe, Secaucus
  Industry: Retail and Wholesale 

America’s Best Large Employers 2025 | in NJ (along with U.S. base) 

• No. 75: TD Bank, Cherry Hill
  Industry: Banking and Financial Services 
• No. 80: Novo Nordisk, Plainsboro
  Industry: Drugs & Biotechnology 
• No. 86: Holman Enterprises, Mount Laurel
  Industry: Automotive (Automotive and Suppliers) 
• No. 90: Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick
  Industry: Drugs & Biotechnology 
• No. 97: Merck & Co., Rahway
  Industry: Drugs & Biotechnology 
• No. 122: 22nd Century Technologies, Somerset
  Industry: IT Software & Services 
• No. 127: PSEG (Public Service Enterprise Group), Newark
  Industry: Utilities 
• No. 132: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Newark
  Industry: Insurance 
• No. 174: BMW Group, Woodcliff Lake
  Industry: Automotive (Automotive and Suppliers) 
• No. 193: Cooper University Health Care, Camden
  Industry: Healthcare & Social Services 
• No. 279: Panasonic, Newark
  Industry: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering 
• No. 301: Rutgers University, New Brunswick
  Industry: Education 
• No. 318: American Water Works, Camden
  Industry: Utilities 
• No. 347: Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Roseland
  Industry: Business Services & Supplies 
• No. 396: Bayer, Whippany
  Industry: Drugs & Biotechnology 
• No. 461: Anywhere Real Estate Inc., Madison
  Industry: Business Services & Supplies 
• No. 491: Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Ramsey
  Industry: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering 
• No. 536: Sanofi, Bridgewater (moving to Morristown)
  Industry: Drugs & Biotechnology 
• No. 591: NJ Transit, Newark
  Industry: Transportation and Logistics 
• No. 624: Novartis, East Hanover
  Industry: Drugs & Biotechnology 
• No. 682: Becton Dickinson (BD), Franklin Lakes
  Industry: Health Care Equipment & Services 

Forbes included Dun & Bradstreet among medium-size New Jersey-based companies, but the firm moved its headquarters from Short Hills to Jacksonville, Fla., in 2021. The publication also listed Chanel in its large employers list for New Jersey, but that company is based in London, according to a more in-depth profile on Forbes. Chanel did not immediately respond to a question regarding whether it still had a U.S. headquarters.

What they’re saying 

Cooper Health released a statement noting its inclusion on the Forbes list for the past four years.  

“Being named one of Forbes’ top 200 employers in the U.S. for 2025 is an extraordinary honor and a testament to the dedication and excellence of our Cooper team members,” said George Norcross III, chairman of the board of trustees of Cooper University Health Care. “Their passion for delivering compassionate care and advancing health care innovation is what drives us forward and keeps us at the forefront of the industry.” 

NJ Transit also announced its placement on the large employers list for the second consecutive year. 

“Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and delivering safe and reliable service starts with fostering a culture of excellence among our employees,” said newly appointed NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri. “This recognition from Forbes reinforces our commitment to investing in our workforce, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to provide the best possible service to our customers.” 

Editor’s note: This headline was updated at 3:30 p.m. ET Feb. 18, 2025, to note that a total of 31 companies were named to the combined lists.