State
Businesses in Nevada by trade
77,297 employer establishments in 2023, employing 1,345,222 people (+16.4% establishments since 2017).
NEVADA · ALL INDUSTRIES
77,297
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 1,345,222
- Average per site
- 17.4
- Change since 2017
- +16.4%
- Annual payroll
- $77.0 billion
The 12 trades in Nevada
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 2,368 | 64,372 | +15.0% | 31 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 828 | 11,129 | +47.3% | 27 |
| Beauty salons | 656 | 2,883 | +29.6% | 32 |
| Barber shops | 64 | 189 | +220.0% | 28 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 909 | 17,166 | +19.4% | 34 |
| Roofing contractors | 121 | 2,374 | +13.1% | 38 |
| Landscaping services | 834 | 10,949 | +14.4% | 37 |
| Janitorial services | 803 | 9,842 | +16.9% | 26 |
| Child day care | 400 | 5,958 | +20.5% | 42 |
| General auto repair | 707 | 3,761 | +15.1% | 34 |
| Fitness centers | 345 | 6,406 | +20.6% | 32 |
| Pet care services | 247 | 1,684 | +42.8% | 31 |
Largest industry groups in Nevada
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10,759 | 70,876 | +19.3% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 7,566 | 64,693 | +29.7% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 7,339 | 151,182 | +18.8% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 4,861 | 117,264 | +10.1% |
| Real Estate | 4,735 | 23,499 | +18.6% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 4,091 | 78,191 | +19.0% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 2,357 | 15,300 | +35.9% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 2,019 | 11,812 | +16.2% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 1,912 | 25,809 | +2.0% |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 1,755 | 19,851 | +11.4% |
| Construction of Buildings | 1,662 | 16,755 | +25.7% |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | 1,549 | 23,141 | −3.4% |
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.