CBP data indicates that no other industry had more establishments with fewer than 5 employees in the U.S. than “professional, scientific and technical services” businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with fewer than 5 employees in the U.S. in 2016.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in the U.S. (2016)
Industry | Total Establishments |
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Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 636,041 |
Retail trade businesses | 466,165 |
Construction businesses | 457,376 |
Health care and social assistance businesses | 414,737 |
Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 289,526 |
Finance and insurance businesses | 284,195 |
Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 243,271 |
Accommodation and food services businesses | 215,493 |
Wholesale trade businesses | 214,451 |
Transportation and warehousing businesses | 133,823 |