State
Businesses in Nebraska by trade
56,503 employer establishments in 2023, employing 923,066 people (+2.8% establishments since 2017).
NEBRASKA · ALL INDUSTRIES
56,503
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 923,066
- Average per site
- 16.3
- Change since 2017
- +2.8%
- Annual payroll
- $53.1 billion
The 12 trades in Nebraska
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 1,438 | 27,515 | −2.2% | 37 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 498 | 6,850 | +46.5% | 40 |
| Beauty salons | 596 | 2,350 | −1.8% | 34 |
| Barber shops | 35 | 155 | −5.4% | 35 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 837 | 9,947 | −0.1% | 36 |
| Roofing contractors | 267 | 1,718 | +22.5% | 32 |
| Landscaping services | 939 | 4,878 | +9.1% | 36 |
| Janitorial services | 519 | 6,230 | +9.7% | 35 |
| Child day care | 739 | 9,534 | +6.5% | 33 |
| General auto repair | 716 | 3,368 | +0.8% | 33 |
| Fitness centers | 304 | 5,439 | +10.1% | 33 |
| Pet care services | 148 | 917 | +42.3% | 38 |
Largest industry groups in Nebraska
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4,765 | 46,177 | +1.4% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 4,671 | 39,196 | +5.8% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 4,371 | 73,462 | +6.8% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 4,173 | 48,553 | +11.1% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 2,687 | 90,161 | +4.0% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 2,542 | 18,533 | −1.7% |
| Real Estate | 2,333 | 10,488 | +17.2% |
| Truck Transportation | 1,941 | 17,037 | +5.8% |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 1,938 | 29,578 | −8.8% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 1,917 | 10,741 | +2.3% |
| Construction of Buildings | 1,858 | 10,749 | +11.7% |
| Social Assistance | 1,597 | 23,640 | +8.5% |
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.