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3M Company overview

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3M is a diversified technology company focusing on industrial, safety, and healthcare solutions. It offers a wide range of products, including tapes, abrasives, adhesives, personal protection equipment, medical supplies, and consumer goods. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, 3M is led by CEO Michael F. Roman, and major brands associated with the company include Post-it, Scotch, Filtrete, and Nexcare.

The company serves a variety of industries such as automotive, electronics, energy, construction, healthcare, and consumer markets. Along with its commitment to innovations and sustainability, 3M employs 94,987 workers and generates annual revenue of $34.2 billion. They serve clients worldwide through a network of wholesalers, retailers, distributors, and dealers. The diverse workforce at 3M helps drive its success in providing cutting-edge products and solutions to customers across the globe.

3M Company's mission statement

3M is committed to actively contributing to sustainable development through environmental protection, social responsibility and economic progress.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2024
Pros of working at 3M Company

Used to be a strong community of curious people dedicated to their customers.

Cons of working at 3M Company

Poor leadership, price gouging and failure to provide safe products.

3M Company benefits

Retirement pension

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2024
Pros of working at 3M Company

Independence to start my own programs

Cons of working at 3M Company

Remote location, everyone in each others business in the small town

3M Company benefits

Co worker comraderie

What do you like best about 3M Company's CEO and the leadership team?

Lead by example

How did you prepare for the 3M Company interview?

Research and practiced interviewing with my partner. I also prepared a lot of questions for the company as well

How does your compensation at 3M Company compare to the industry average?

Excellent compensation and stock options

What's the diversity at 3M Company like?

It was average, however, the location was N MN so it is also a small town with low diversity

What brings you the most joy at 3M Company?

The most fulfilling aspect was to teach clients new things in the great outdoors

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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at 3M Company

The company's reputation is stellar as are their products. They still offer some match on 401K. For an entry level sales job this is good experience. For upper management they still receive RSUs & stock options. If you are a technical or scientific person living in MN you may be able to find a good job here.

Cons of working at 3M Company

This is not a people centered culture like it was years ago. Plan to see quick turnover in leadership on the VP level as the company values cycling upper management through divisions that operate differently. There are company favorites. Forget work/life balance. They expect you to be available at all times.

3M Company benefits

Short & Long Term Disability insurance offered

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2023
Pros of working at 3M Company

Salary, incentive and initial working ambience

Cons of working at 3M Company

Management, company focus

3M Company benefits

incentive, Salary, work from Home system

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2023
Pros of working at 3M Company

The number of career opportunities are outstanding given the diverse number of business groups and paths one can take.

Cons of working at 3M Company

With the number of layers and approvals, it can take time to get something approved.

3M Company benefits

15% rule to work on pet projects that are meaningful to you and you manager supports.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2023
Pros of working at 3M Company

Autonomy, game changing technology

Cons of working at 3M Company

Burocracy, little focus on marketing

3M Company benefits

Flexibility

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2022
Pros of working at 3M Company

I enjoy the Work-life balance culture at 3M. It allows for me to be there for my kids when they need me and allows me to get the work done when it works best for me.

Cons of working at 3M Company

I don't have any complaints about 3M.

3M Company benefits

In my experience, the compensation and benefits are very good at 3M Company.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Pros of working at 3M Company

The company of 3m makes a lot of money and is a very stable work place.

Cons of working at 3M Company

bad hours

3M Company benefits

good pay

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Pros of working at 3M Company

The work is fun and exciteding

Cons of working at 3M Company

Co workers always like to try and cause drama

3M Company benefits

3m has excellent benefits like 2 Vacation and 401k on day 1

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at 3M Company

Nice campus. Great coworkers. Easy access from the east side of town.

Cons of working at 3M Company

Work life balance is off. Currently have less workforce and adding workload to the existing employees.

3M Company benefits

Many local discounts. Well respected by suppliers. The name has a lot of pull in business.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros of working at 3M Company

Team values

Cons of working at 3M Company

Lack of opportunities with frequent restructures and rotations

3M Company benefits

Human commitment and functional effectiveness

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2020
Pros of working at 3M Company

Fast pace work.

Cons of working at 3M Company

Lack of communication with workers.

3M Company benefits

You can learn multiple jobs by working overtime in other departments

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2020
Pros of working at 3M Company

The People, Work, and Compensation.

Cons of working at 3M Company

There is nothing I don't like about working there.

3M Company benefits

The 3M warehouse sales.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2020
Pros of working at 3M Company

the job that I do

Cons of working at 3M Company

there is nothing that I don't like

3M Company benefits

being able to say I work for a big company like 3m

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2020
Pros of working at 3M Company

Work environment, benefits, challenge, compensation, innovative company with good pipeline of new products

Cons of working at 3M Company

Constant pressure, work life balance,

3M Company benefits

Rewarding And recognized for achieving goals. Exposure to very talented people and working side by side with them

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2019
Pros of working at 3M Company

Just about everything

Cons of working at 3M Company

Long comute

3M Company benefits

Paid vacation, sick days & personal days. They’re many perks and benefits. Hence, 3M takes care of their employees.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2019
Pros of working at 3M Company

Money. Reasonable hourly rates. Overtime pay

Cons of working at 3M Company

Shift work. Too many weekends and very tired lot of times

3M Company benefits

Stock and 401k401k match was very good

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2019
Pros of working at 3M Company

The culture. Management is supportive and easy to reach and work with. The SOPs are clear and navigating the workplace is easy.

Cons of working at 3M Company

Using a lot of contractors for long periods of time (4+ years)

3M Company benefits

Health and vacation

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2018
Pros of working at 3M Company

The pay and benefits were very good and the work area very clean. It was close to my home and that made the commute very good.T

Cons of working at 3M Company

The racism and favoritism that existed at 3M in Iowa. They preached about diversity and sadly it was the most racist place I had ever worked. That made it a very unfriendly place for me.

3M Company benefits

The starting pay rate was very good.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2018
Pros of working at 3M Company

Great benefits and salary. Great group of peers to work with.

Cons of working at 3M Company

Limited opportunities for promotion from within the individual manufacturing facilities for engineers into leadership. Basically, if you want promoted, you must be willing to move to Minnesota or other locations.

3M Company benefits

Lots of opportunity for domestic and international travel. Great experiences working with people from around the world.

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The team at 3M Company

  • The founders of 3M Company are Henry. Bryan, Hermon Cable, J. Budd, John Dwan and William McGonagle.
  • The key people at 3M Company are Michael F. Roman, Henry. Bryan and Hermon Cable.
Key people
Michael F. Roman
Henry. Bryan
Hermon Cable
J. Budd
John Dwan
William McGonagle

3M Company rankings

3M Company is ranked #76 on the Best companies to work for in America list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.

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3M Company salaries

Average 3M Company salary
$57,516
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$27.65 hourly
Updated March 14, 2024

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3M Company diversity

9.9
Diversity score
We calculated 3M Company’s diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of 3M Company’s workforce.
3M Company diversity summary. Zippia estimates 3M Company's demographics and statistics using a database of 30 million profiles. Zippia verifies estimates with BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. We calculated 3M Company's diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of 3M Company's workforce.
  • 3M Company has 94,987 employees.
  • 36% of 3M Company employees are women, while 64% are men.
  • The most common ethnicity at 3M Company is White (64%).
  • 13% of 3M Company employees are Hispanic or Latino.
  • 11% of 3M Company employees are Asian.
  • The average employee at 3M Company makes $57,516 per year.
  • 3M Company employees are most likely to be members of the democratic party.
  • Employees at 3M Company stay with the company for 5.4 years on average.

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3M Company office locations

3M Company is headquartered in Saint Paul, MN

Biggest 3M Company locations

RankCityJob countAvg. salary
1Washington, DC17$59,851
2Columbia, MO7$52,330
3San Antonio, TX5$54,651
4Irvine, CA5$63,293
5Indianapolis, IN4$52,738
6Eau Claire, WI4$54,539
7Eden Prairie, MN4$57,453
8Austin, TX3$54,608
9Charlotte, NC3$51,642
10Little Rock, AR3$48,185

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3M Company financial performance

9.9
Performance score

We calculated the performance score of companies by measuring multiple factors, including revenue, longevity, and stock market performance.

3M Company currently has 34.2B in revenue. 3M Company's most recent quarter produced 8.3b (q3'2023).

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3M Company may also be known as or be related to 3M Cogent, Inc., 3M Company and Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (1902–2002).