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Industries thriving today in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, showcase our strengths in brainpower, health care, precision, and performance.

Tuscaloosa County’s largest employers represent education institutions, quality healthcare providers, and enterprises focused on advanced manufacturing for the automotive and other industries.

Largest Employers
in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

OrganizationIndustryEmployment
The University of Alabama
Higher Education

6,839

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
Automobile Manufacturing
4,500
DCH Regional Medical Center
Medical Services
3,444
County Board of Education
Public Education
2,411
Northport Medical Center (DCH)
Medical Services
1,761
City Board of Education
Public Education
1,490
Michelin/BF Goodrich Tire Manufacturing
Tire Manufacturing (aftermarket)
1,378
City of Tuscaloosa
City Services
1,303
Veterans Administration Hospital
Medical Services
1,256
SMP Automotive Systems Alabama
Automotive Parts
1,246
Phifer Incorporated
Aluminum/Fiberglass Screenings
1,099
ARD Logistics
Third-Party Logistics
735
Brose Tuscaloosa
Automotive Components
700
KyKenKee
Paper and Forest Products
668
McAbee Construction
Industrial and Mechanical Contractor
644
Warrior Met Coal
Metallurgical Coal Mining
614
Tuscaloosa County
County Services
498
Peco Foods
Poultry Products
459
Shelton State Community College
Higher Education
446
Wal-Mart Supercenter, Tuscaloosa
Discount Retailer
416
Nucor Tuscaloosa
Coil and Cut Plate Steel

401

Coral Industries
Bathroom Enclosures
395
AL Department of Transportation
State Services (Multi-county)
363
Bolta US
Automobile Manufacturing
356
Hunt Refining Company
Oil Refining
339
City of Northport
City Services
303
Wal-Mart Supercenter, Northport
Discount Retailer
302
Target
Discount Retailer
296
ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa
Metal Stamping
296
ST Bunn Construction
Construction Company
229
Alabama Power
Public Utility
226
BLG Logistics
Logistics
174
IAC
Automotive Components
157
Martinrea Tuscaloosa
Automotive Components
156
GAF Materials Corp.
Roofing Materials
154
Hanna Steel Corporation
Steel Fabrication
151
Indian River Behavioral Health
Mental Health Services
146
StressCrete
Concrete Manufacturer
99
Flowers Baking Co.
Wholesale Bakery
90

Top Manufacturing Employers
in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

OrganizationIndustryEmployment
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
Automobiles
4,500
Michelin/BF Goodrich Tire Manufacturing
Aftermarket Tires

1,378

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama
Automotive Components
1,246
Phifer Incorporated
Aluminum/Fiberglass Screenings
1,099
ARD Logistics
Third-Party Logistics
735
Brose Tuscaloosa
Automotive Components
700
KyKenKee
Wood Products/Wood Byproducts
668
Nucor Tuscaloosa
Coil and Cut Plate Steel
401
Coral Industries
Bathroom Enclosures
395
Bolta US
Automotive Components
356
Hunt Refining Company
Petroleum Refinery
339
ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa
Automotive Axle Systems Assemblies & Metal Stamping
296
BLG Logistics
Parts Assembly/JIS Delivery
174
IAC
Automotive Components
157
Martinrea Tuscaloosa
Automotive Components
156
GAF Materials Corp.
Roofing Shingles
154
Hanna Steel Corporation
Steel Coils/Steel Tubing
151
StreelCrete
Concrete Manufacturing
99