Knife River is a construction company focusing on aggregate, ready-mix, asphalt, construction services, asphalt oil, and cement. Since its founding in 1917, the company has grown to have physical locations in 15 states and operations in many more. This leading provider has established itself as a reputable force in the industry. The company's CEO is David C. Barney, who leads the North Dakota-based organization with an annual revenue of $1.5 billion and a workforce of 7,500 employees.
The staff at Knife River come from diverse demographic backgrounds, with 18.6% female employees and 26.5% ethnic minorities. While the company boasts diversity in these areas, it shows a noticeable lack of political diversity, having 77.0% Republican Party members among its employees. The average salary at Knife River is $44,003 per year, with higher-paying competitors like Martin Marietta, Texas Industries, and Lehigh Hanson paying $57,201, $53,640, and $52,389 respectively. Despite this, workers seem to enjoy the diverse environment and exhibit great employee retention, staying with the company for an average of 4.1 years.
