State
Businesses in Maryland by trade
142,967 employer establishments in 2023, employing 2,468,367 people (+2.5% establishments since 2017).
MARYLAND · ALL INDUSTRIES
142,967
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 2,468,367
- Average per site
- 17.3
- Change since 2017
- +2.5%
- Annual payroll
- $168.1 billion
The 12 trades in Maryland
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 3,803 | 90,952 | +6.9% | 24 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 1,078 | 13,724 | +17.8% | 24 |
| Beauty salons | 1,481 | 8,613 | −2.9% | 19 |
| Barber shops | 129 | 562 | +15.2% | 18 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 1,986 | 29,326 | −4.3% | 18 |
| Roofing contractors | 341 | 4,027 | +18.0% | 25 |
| Landscaping services | 2,052 | 19,366 | +1.2% | 21 |
| Janitorial services | 1,436 | 31,862 | +0.2% | 16 |
| Child day care | 1,505 | 20,056 | −2.2% | 17 |
| General auto repair | 1,631 | 8,625 | −3.7% | 20 |
| Fitness centers | 704 | 14,580 | −1.7% | 21 |
| Pet care services | 412 | 3,487 | +20.8% | 23 |
Largest industry groups in Maryland
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 21,699 | 301,509 | +3.3% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 13,071 | 160,614 | +9.0% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 11,930 | 216,002 | +5.3% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 9,065 | 118,543 | +3.7% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 7,834 | 247,135 | −2.1% |
| Real Estate | 6,542 | 36,397 | +12.6% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 5,839 | 54,710 | +2.4% |
| Construction of Buildings | 4,872 | 34,708 | +1.5% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 4,837 | 31,510 | +11.9% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 4,004 | 26,348 | +2.1% |
| Food and Beverage Stores | 3,822 | 68,719 | +7.1% |
| Social Assistance | 3,681 | 64,877 | +21.6% |
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.