State
Businesses in Georgia by trade
261,320 employer establishments in 2023, employing 4,405,730 people (+11.9% establishments since 2017).
GEORGIA · ALL INDUSTRIES
261,320
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 4,405,730
- Average per site
- 16.9
- Change since 2017
- +11.9%
- Annual payroll
- $280.4 billion
The 12 trades in Georgia
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 7,925 | 175,639 | +9.7% | 9 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 2,122 | 25,813 | +66.6% | 12 |
| Beauty salons | 2,563 | 10,692 | +17.6% | 11 |
| Barber shops | 212 | 710 | +96.3% | 9 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 3,101 | 33,250 | +12.4% | 9 |
| Roofing contractors | 806 | 4,688 | +58.0% | 11 |
| Landscaping services | 3,242 | 23,535 | +14.6% | 12 |
| Janitorial services | 2,013 | 44,458 | +17.9% | 11 |
| Child day care | 2,449 | 40,515 | +6.3% | 10 |
| General auto repair | 2,265 | 11,500 | +7.7% | 12 |
| Fitness centers | 1,186 | 18,346 | +12.3% | 12 |
| Pet care services | 745 | 5,427 | +46.4% | 11 |
Largest industry groups in Georgia
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 33,198 | 326,724 | +11.5% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 22,652 | 254,371 | +21.0% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 21,994 | 429,868 | +15.6% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 14,095 | 141,164 | +21.5% |
| Real Estate | 13,588 | 57,966 | +30.0% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 13,456 | 419,014 | +11.2% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 9,255 | 75,448 | +2.7% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 8,341 | 42,790 | +26.4% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 7,422 | 137,852 | −5.4% |
| Construction of Buildings | 7,075 | 44,529 | +31.0% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 6,759 | 44,331 | +8.2% |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 6,075 | 96,530 | +5.7% |
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.