State
Businesses in Michigan by trade
229,564 employer establishments in 2023, employing 4,041,074 people (+3.2% establishments since 2017).
MICHIGAN · ALL INDUSTRIES
229,564
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 4,041,074
- Average per site
- 17.6
- Change since 2017
- +3.2%
- Annual payroll
- $247.3 billion
The 12 trades in Michigan
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 7,198 | 146,525 | +0.5% | 11 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 1,705 | 18,725 | +10.8% | 15 |
| Beauty salons | 2,170 | 11,149 | −2.7% | 13 |
| Barber shops | 188 | 597 | +48.0% | 14 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 2,661 | 30,546 | +3.5% | 13 |
| Roofing contractors | 509 | 5,059 | +20.9% | 17 |
| Landscaping services | 3,797 | 20,967 | +17.4% | 11 |
| Janitorial services | 1,712 | 29,797 | +12.5% | 14 |
| Child day care | 2,090 | 24,365 | +16.8% | 13 |
| General auto repair | 2,549 | 13,117 | −2.1% | 9 |
| Fitness centers | 930 | 17,829 | +10.7% | 15 |
| Pet care services | 680 | 4,767 | +39.1% | 15 |
Largest industry groups in Michigan
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22,561 | 322,128 | +3.7% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 20,336 | 258,593 | +7.9% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 19,760 | 348,867 | +4.8% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 13,223 | 118,771 | +9.2% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 12,887 | 346,945 | +16.4% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 9,254 | 74,275 | −2.1% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 7,716 | 50,612 | −1.7% |
| Real Estate | 7,649 | 44,694 | +14.9% |
| Construction of Buildings | 7,031 | 43,752 | +14.3% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 6,350 | 124,073 | −7.8% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 6,341 | 38,819 | +5.7% |
| Truck Transportation | 5,216 | 50,402 | +30.4% |
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.