State
Businesses in Minnesota by trade
154,455 employer establishments in 2023, employing 2,803,410 people (+1.7% establishments since 2017).
MINNESOTA · ALL INDUSTRIES
154,455
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 2,803,410
- Average per site
- 18.2
- Change since 2017
- +1.7%
- Annual payroll
- $191.5 billion
The 12 trades in Minnesota
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 3,879 | 87,230 | +0.2% | 23 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 1,095 | 15,228 | +17.9% | 23 |
| Beauty salons | 1,521 | 8,380 | −9.6% | 18 |
| Barber shops | 88 | 317 | +60.0% | 24 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 1,816 | 21,283 | +0.7% | 22 |
| Roofing contractors | 530 | 3,821 | +38.4% | 15 |
| Landscaping services | 2,397 | 13,696 | +11.8% | 18 |
| Janitorial services | 1,391 | 16,329 | +12.1% | 17 |
| Child day care | 1,473 | 20,373 | +1.8% | 18 |
| General auto repair | 1,730 | 8,791 | +2.5% | 17 |
| Fitness centers | 748 | 14,939 | −1.2% | 19 |
| Pet care services | 490 | 4,341 | +31.0% | 20 |
Largest industry groups in Minnesota
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16,218 | 195,107 | −2.9% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 11,446 | 88,057 | +4.8% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 10,937 | 203,881 | +3.3% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 9,922 | 154,111 | +14.2% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 7,287 | 170,189 | +1.3% |
| Real Estate | 7,063 | 33,725 | +11.1% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 6,881 | 59,416 | −1.7% |
| Construction of Buildings | 5,209 | 28,332 | +10.1% |
| Social Assistance | 4,966 | 101,619 | +23.1% |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | 4,937 | 105,640 | +15.1% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 4,741 | 29,882 | +6.9% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 4,347 | 27,165 | −0.0% |
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.