State
Businesses in Maine by trade
43,345 employer establishments in 2023, employing 548,469 people (+4.1% establishments since 2017).
MAINE · ALL INDUSTRIES
43,345
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 548,469
- Average per site
- 12.7
- Change since 2017
- +4.1%
- Annual payroll
- $32.1 billion
The 12 trades in Maine
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 1,446 | 22,469 | −3.4% | 36 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 558 | 5,387 | +27.4% | 37 |
| Beauty salons | 293 | 1,197 | −4.6% | 42 |
| Barber shops | 20 | 85 | +122.2% | 43 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 781 | 4,783 | +18.5% | 37 |
| Roofing contractors | 110 | 778 | +14.6% | 40 |
| Landscaping services | 964 | 3,914 | +18.1% | 35 |
| Janitorial services | 426 | 3,839 | +19.7% | 38 |
| Child day care | 674 | 5,236 | +6.3% | 35 |
| General auto repair | 614 | 2,262 | −8.5% | 36 |
| Fitness centers | 189 | 2,650 | +24.3% | 41 |
| Pet care services | 178 | 1,032 | +31.9% | 37 |
Largest industry groups in Maine
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 3,712 | 20,418 | +13.8% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3,662 | 35,770 | +3.1% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 3,424 | 43,863 | +4.6% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 2,693 | 34,864 | +8.1% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 2,235 | 22,706 | +10.8% |
| Real Estate | 1,923 | 6,329 | +23.3% |
| Construction of Buildings | 1,847 | 7,385 | +19.1% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 1,604 | 9,237 | −0.1% |
| Social Assistance | 1,484 | 18,883 | +12.1% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 1,276 | 5,399 | −3.1% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 960 | 4,923 | +10.1% |
| Accommodation | 938 | 10,213 | −4.6% |
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.