This chart highlights Caterpillar’s strong U.S. manufacturing and engineering base, balanced international operations, and a modest footprint in emerging markets. 

Caterpillar Inc. Global Employment Breakdown

Caterpillar employs approximately 113,000 people worldwide, distributed across regions as follows:

•  United States: 62,150 employees (55%)

•  Europe: 22,600 employees (20%)

•  Asia-Pacific: 22,600 employees (20%)

•  Rest of World: 5,650 employees (5%)

This chart reflects Caterpillar’s strategic reshoring of heavy equipment production, engineering talent, and logistics infrastructure—driven by federal incentives, global supply chain recalibration, and demand for U.S.-based industrial resilience. 

Caterpillar Inc. Reshored Jobs Breakdown (August 2025)

Caterpillar added an estimated 22,000 jobs, distributed as follows:

•  Manufacturing (construction equipment, engines, components): 13,200 jobs (60%)

•  Engineering & Product Development: 3,300 jobs (15%)

•  Supply Chain & Logistics: 2,200 jobs (10%)

•  Skilled Trades & Maintenance: 1,100 jobs (5%)

•  Customer Support & Corporate Services: 2,200 jobs (10%)