State
Businesses in Alaska by trade
22,178 employer establishments in 2023, employing 263,691 people (+4.2% establishments since 2017).
ALASKA · ALL INDUSTRIES
22,178
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 263,691
- Average per site
- 11.9
- Change since 2017
- +4.2%
- Annual payroll
- $19.2 billion
The 12 trades in Alaska
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 533 | 8,365 | −10.1% | 50 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 355 | 3,038 | +27.2% | 44 |
| Beauty salons | 143 | 542 | +9.2% | 50 |
| Barber shops | 14 | 51 | +40.0% | 48 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 264 | 1,939 | −1.1% | 50 |
| Roofing contractors | 69 | 448 | +23.2% | 48 |
| Landscaping services | 215 | 870 | +34.4% | 50 |
| Janitorial services | 257 | 4,797 | +10.3% | 46 |
| Child day care | 173 | 1,902 | 0.0% | 51 |
| General auto repair | 212 | 1,122 | +10.4% | 50 |
| Fitness centers | 91 | 1,546 | 0.0% | 50 |
| Pet care services | 72 | 333 | +30.9% | 45 |
Largest industry groups in Alaska
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1,988 | 19,647 | +1.7% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 1,790 | 18,998 | +2.0% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 1,718 | 22,349 | +2.4% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 1,497 | 8,177 | +2.4% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 1,099 | 17,469 | +8.1% |
| Real Estate | 939 | 3,234 | +26.2% |
| Construction of Buildings | 918 | 5,832 | +19.5% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 907 | 5,217 | −2.9% |
| Social Assistance | 619 | 9,732 | +18.6% |
| Accommodation | 570 | 6,222 | +5.4% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 564 | 3,088 | +11.5% |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | 491 | 3,614 | +10.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns (2023; change measured against 2017, 2019 and 2022). Establishments with paid employees only; employment and payroll carry Census noise infusion. Retrieved November 2, 2026. Method and sources.