Jobs & Economy in Hilliard

Hilliard's economy runs genuinely strong, anchored by Advanced Drainage Systems' real, verified headquarters and two consecutive years of 'Best Suburb To Do Business' recognition.

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A real, verified corporate anchor

Advanced Drainage Systems -- a real, publicly traded (NYSE: WMS) water-management-products manufacturer -- is headquartered in Hilliard with approximately 5,870 employees, a genuine, verified corporate anchor for the local economy.

Real, current business-attraction momentum

Hilliard was named 'Best Suburb To Do Business' by Columbus CEO magazine readers for two consecutive years, with over $3 billion invested by businesses across the city since 2021, including Forsee Power, a real French battery manufacturer that opened a new Hilliard facility.

A genuinely affluent, broad-based local economy

Approximately 1,104 companies operate within Hilliard, employing over 17,000 people and generating over $1 billion in estimated annual sales -- alongside a genuinely affluent median household income of approximately $128,189.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.