State
Businesses in Arizona by trade
162,845 employer establishments in 2023, employing 2,890,429 people (+13.6% establishments since 2017).
ARIZONA · ALL INDUSTRIES
162,845
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 2,890,429
- Average per site
- 17.7
- Change since 2017
- +13.6%
- Annual payroll
- $178.8 billion
The 12 trades in Arizona
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 4,464 | 115,968 | +5.2% | 21 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 1,741 | 24,659 | +54.6% | 14 |
| Beauty salons | 1,711 | 8,312 | +27.2% | 16 |
| Barber shops | 206 | 647 | +160.8% | 10 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 2,567 | 32,158 | +25.5% | 15 |
| Roofing contractors | 542 | 7,318 | +49.3% | 14 |
| Landscaping services | 1,817 | 19,632 | +12.3% | 25 |
| Janitorial services | 1,312 | 20,941 | +13.8% | 18 |
| Child day care | 965 | 13,790 | +9.7% | 27 |
| General auto repair | 1,680 | 9,679 | +11.4% | 19 |
| Fitness centers | 813 | 16,141 | +24.1% | 17 |
| Pet care services | 564 | 3,888 | +53.7% | 16 |
Largest industry groups in Arizona
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20,816 | 189,270 | +14.5% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 16,780 | 188,985 | +18.8% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 13,666 | 289,570 | +17.3% |
| Real Estate | 11,501 | 47,109 | +30.5% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 10,521 | 142,590 | +26.4% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 9,121 | 275,235 | +10.3% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 5,256 | 31,556 | +40.9% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 4,408 | 30,379 | +9.8% |
| Construction of Buildings | 4,323 | 41,273 | +27.1% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 4,117 | 66,886 | +3.2% |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 4,070 | 82,433 | −1.1% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 4,030 | 39,680 | +4.2% |
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.