State
Businesses in New Hampshire by trade
39,298 employer establishments in 2023, employing 628,166 people (+2.4% establishments since 2017).
NEW HAMPSHIRE · ALL INDUSTRIES
39,298
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 628,166
- Average per site
- 16.0
- Change since 2017
- +2.4%
- Annual payroll
- $41.3 billion
The 12 trades in New Hampshire
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 1,371 | 28,814 | +2.7% | 38 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 539 | 6,627 | +17.9% | 39 |
| Beauty salons | 403 | 2,156 | −10.4% | 37 |
| Barber shops | 26 | 96 | +100.0% | 42 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 776 | 5,608 | +21.8% | 38 |
| Roofing contractors | 75 | 567 | +15.4% | 47 |
| Landscaping services | 1,027 | 5,174 | +12.2% | 31 |
| Janitorial services | 373 | 2,928 | +12.0% | 40 |
| Child day care | 447 | 5,465 | −7.8% | 40 |
| General auto repair | 657 | 2,911 | −0.9% | 35 |
| Fitness centers | 292 | 4,732 | +17.7% | 35 |
| Pet care services | 209 | 1,154 | +56.0% | 33 |
Largest industry groups in New Hampshire
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3,699 | 39,587 | +0.6% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 3,413 | 23,568 | +16.7% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 3,324 | 53,628 | +4.1% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 2,508 | 36,601 | +3.7% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 2,341 | 58,622 | +6.0% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 1,351 | 6,405 | +3.3% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 1,340 | 8,963 | +1.7% |
| Construction of Buildings | 1,319 | 6,834 | +25.6% |
| Real Estate | 1,306 | 6,033 | +4.8% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 1,244 | 7,148 | +10.3% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 1,139 | 16,344 | −3.3% |
| Social Assistance | 969 | 15,880 | −1.7% |
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.