State
Businesses in Mississippi by trade
60,465 employer establishments in 2023, employing 956,079 people (+2.0% establishments since 2017).
MISSISSIPPI · ALL INDUSTRIES
60,465
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 956,079
- Average per site
- 15.8
- Change since 2017
- +2.0%
- Annual payroll
- $45.5 billion
The 12 trades in Mississippi
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 1,752 | 36,665 | +1.2% | 35 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 616 | 4,779 | +108.8% | 34 |
| Beauty salons | 302 | 1,266 | +1.3% | 41 |
| Barber shops | 28 | 114 | +75.0% | 40 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 709 | 6,851 | +3.4% | 40 |
| Roofing contractors | 115 | 1,046 | +25.0% | 39 |
| Landscaping services | 601 | 3,779 | +12.1% | 41 |
| Janitorial services | 382 | 5,647 | +12.0% | 39 |
| Child day care | 808 | 9,884 | +4.0% | 31 |
| General auto repair | 532 | 2,288 | +4.5% | 39 |
| Fitness centers | 255 | 3,147 | +0.8% | 37 |
| Pet care services | 115 | 550 | +66.7% | 42 |
Largest industry groups in Mississippi
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 5,495 | 106,378 | +13.1% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 4,809 | 55,153 | +8.6% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4,621 | 33,481 | −2.6% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 3,629 | 21,608 | −0.7% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 2,680 | 23,390 | +8.6% |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | 2,514 | 21,073 | −11.3% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 2,264 | 53,877 | +7.9% |
| Real Estate | 2,040 | 6,898 | +12.1% |
| Gasoline Stations | 1,895 | 13,230 | −5.2% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 1,695 | 9,864 | +1.7% |
| Social Assistance | 1,612 | 29,045 | +13.8% |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 1,539 | 12,017 | +2.6% |
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.