State
Businesses in Indiana by trade
155,692 employer establishments in 2023, employing 2,924,989 people (+4.9% establishments since 2017).
INDIANA · ALL INDUSTRIES
155,692
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 2,924,989
- Average per site
- 18.8
- Change since 2017
- +4.9%
- Annual payroll
- $168.2 billion
The 12 trades in Indiana
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 4,796 | 109,607 | +3.0% | 18 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 1,278 | 15,831 | +41.4% | 19 |
| Beauty salons | 1,438 | 7,391 | +6.1% | 20 |
| Barber shops | 126 | 533 | +70.3% | 20 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 2,008 | 26,484 | +3.1% | 17 |
| Roofing contractors | 557 | 5,331 | +36.9% | 12 |
| Landscaping services | 2,463 | 17,467 | +13.0% | 16 |
| Janitorial services | 1,217 | 17,830 | +10.0% | 21 |
| Child day care | 1,435 | 15,909 | +0.7% | 20 |
| General auto repair | 1,887 | 10,088 | +1.6% | 13 |
| Fitness centers | 739 | 12,675 | +14.9% | 20 |
| Pet care services | 497 | 3,688 | +45.3% | 19 |
Largest industry groups in Indiana
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13,501 | 151,792 | +3.3% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 13,400 | 265,197 | +8.2% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 12,613 | 181,750 | +12.9% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 9,691 | 103,049 | +10.0% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 7,930 | 67,768 | −1.1% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 7,602 | 206,013 | +7.9% |
| Real Estate | 6,508 | 27,567 | +20.3% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 4,812 | 32,119 | +2.9% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 4,584 | 82,973 | −2.0% |
| Construction of Buildings | 4,531 | 34,035 | +15.3% |
| Truck Transportation | 4,388 | 56,379 | +22.8% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 4,365 | 27,408 | +14.4% |
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.