Employee-Owned Companies in Maryland

Browse 25 employee-owned companies headquartered in Maryland. These are businesses where employees have a real stake in where they work — from worker cooperatives to ESOPs to profit-sharing companies.

Abt Associates

Consulting

Global research and consulting firm providing technical assistance and research services in health, social policy, and international development. Employee-owned through ESOP.

ESOP|Profit Sharing|Rockville, MD|4,000 employees

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)

Energy

Maryland's largest electric and gas utility serving over 1.2 million customers. Offers employee stock purchase plan, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits through parent Exelon.

Public Corporation|Profit Sharing|Union Employer|Baltimore, MD|3,200 employees

Ciena Corporation

Technology

Global networking systems, services, and software company providing solutions for telecommunications and enterprise networks. Offers employee stock purchase and profit sharing.

Public Corporation|Profit Sharing|Hanover, MD|8,400 employees

Clark Construction Group

Construction

Major general contractor with union building trades workers on landmark projects across the Mid-Atlantic and nationwide.

Union Employer|Bethesda, MD|4,300 employees

Clark Enterprises Inc.

Construction

Diversified holding company with interests in construction, real estate, and communications. The Clark Construction subsidiary is employee-owned through ESOP.

ESOP|Profit Sharing|Union Employer|Bethesda, MD|4,500 employees

Hogan Lovells (Baltimore)

Legal Services

Global law firm with a major presence in Maryland providing legal services to businesses and governments. Partnership structure with profit sharing among partners.

Profit Sharing|Baltimore, MD|6,000 employees

Johns Hopkins Health System

Healthcare

World-renowned nonprofit health system operating hospitals, research centers, and clinics. Provides employee profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and participatory governance.

Profit Sharing|Union Employer|Baltimore, MD|43,000 employees

Leidos Holdings

Technology

Fortune 500 defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company. Offers employee stock purchase plan and performance-based profit sharing.

Public Corporation|Profit Sharing|Reston, MD|47,000 employees

Lockheed Martin

Aerospace & Defense

Global defense and aerospace company with IAM-represented workers producing fighter jets, missiles, and space systems.

Union Employer|Bethesda, MD|116,000 employees

Marlin Steel Wire Products

Manufacturing

Custom manufacturer of precision steel wire products and sheet metal fabrications. Known for strong employee profit-sharing culture and lean manufacturing practices.

Profit Sharing|Baltimore, MD|50 employees

Marriott International

Hospitality

World's largest hotel company with Unite HERE-represented workers across its managed hotel properties.

Union Employer|Bethesda, MD|177,000 employees

Maryland Food Bank

Social Services

Nonprofit hunger-relief organization distributing food to families across Maryland. Participatory governance with employee benefits and mission-driven operations.

Profit Sharing|Baltimore, MD|150 employees

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