State
Businesses in Kansas by trade
76,139 employer establishments in 2023, employing 1,248,825 people (+1.6% establishments since 2017).
KANSAS · ALL INDUSTRIES
76,139
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 1,248,825
- Average per site
- 16.4
- Change since 2017
- +1.6%
- Annual payroll
- $71.1 billion
The 12 trades in Kansas
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 2,197 | 45,439 | +1.5% | 32 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 670 | 7,450 | +55.5% | 32 |
| Beauty salons | 654 | 3,416 | −2.8% | 33 |
| Barber shops | 44 | 205 | +33.3% | 33 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 1,028 | 11,412 | +1.6% | 33 |
| Roofing contractors | 290 | 2,303 | +15.5% | 29 |
| Landscaping services | 991 | 7,446 | +10.1% | 33 |
| Janitorial services | 642 | 8,767 | +5.9% | 33 |
| Child day care | 583 | 8,230 | −0.3% | 36 |
| General auto repair | 823 | 3,563 | −1.7% | 31 |
| Fitness centers | 302 | 6,209 | +3.1% | 34 |
| Pet care services | 221 | 1,836 | +57.9% | 32 |
Largest industry groups in Kansas
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7,236 | 73,893 | +0.2% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 5,932 | 69,742 | +16.3% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 5,922 | 111,168 | +7.1% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 4,922 | 46,888 | +4.5% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 3,829 | 26,820 | −2.4% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 3,548 | 90,431 | +2.0% |
| Real Estate | 3,128 | 11,802 | +9.3% |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 2,400 | 29,304 | −4.7% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 2,191 | 12,161 | +1.3% |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | 2,159 | 28,464 | −4.9% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 2,158 | 34,624 | −8.3% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 2,051 | 12,612 | +14.7% |
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.