State
Businesses in Idaho by trade
58,100 employer establishments in 2023, employing 709,721 people (+22.1% establishments since 2017).
IDAHO · ALL INDUSTRIES
58,100
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 709,721
- Average per site
- 12.2
- Change since 2017
- +22.1%
- Annual payroll
- $39.2 billion
The 12 trades in Idaho
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 1,296 | 25,711 | +0.5% | 40 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 621 | 6,979 | +63.0% | 33 |
| Beauty salons | 403 | 1,834 | +40.9% | 36 |
| Barber shops | 33 | 241 | +65.0% | 36 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 904 | 9,912 | +27.3% | 35 |
| Roofing contractors | 291 | 1,640 | +49.2% | 28 |
| Landscaping services | 1,166 | 6,135 | +46.1% | 29 |
| Janitorial services | 659 | 5,563 | +45.5% | 29 |
| Child day care | 504 | 4,786 | +15.1% | 37 |
| General auto repair | 559 | 2,491 | +14.1% | 38 |
| Fitness centers | 233 | 3,672 | +30.2% | 38 |
| Pet care services | 188 | 1,026 | +79.0% | 35 |
Largest industry groups in Idaho
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 6,623 | 43,029 | +42.0% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5,944 | 44,746 | +26.7% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 4,840 | 48,024 | +29.4% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 4,033 | 67,118 | +20.2% |
| Real Estate | 3,416 | 10,088 | +46.1% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 3,084 | 47,339 | +31.9% |
| Construction of Buildings | 2,846 | 13,715 | +44.9% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 1,595 | 8,121 | +13.3% |
| Truck Transportation | 1,477 | 10,554 | +20.2% |
| Social Assistance | 1,378 | 18,076 | +26.5% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 1,368 | 9,574 | +8.4% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 1,359 | 19,643 | +8.1% |
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.