State
Businesses in New Jersey by trade
237,968 employer establishments in 2023, employing 3,945,019 people (+1.7% establishments since 2017).
NEW JERSEY · ALL INDUSTRIES
237,968
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 3,945,019
- Average per site
- 16.6
- Change since 2017
- +1.7%
- Annual payroll
- $292.1 billion
The 12 trades in New Jersey
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 8,060 | 129,043 | +3.1% | 8 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 2,866 | 28,437 | +17.8% | 7 |
| Beauty salons | 3,727 | 21,226 | −0.6% | 6 |
| Barber shops | 560 | 1,589 | +27.9% | 5 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 3,454 | 30,302 | −4.6% | 8 |
| Roofing contractors | 374 | 3,092 | +14.0% | 23 |
| Landscaping services | 4,734 | 21,755 | +6.0% | 7 |
| Janitorial services | 2,068 | 34,413 | +11.2% | 10 |
| Child day care | 2,466 | 41,650 | +1.0% | 9 |
| General auto repair | 2,502 | 9,777 | −0.4% | 10 |
| Fitness centers | 1,495 | 28,262 | −0.7% | 7 |
| Pet care services | 709 | 5,000 | +29.6% | 13 |
Largest industry groups in New Jersey
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 29,052 | 342,794 | +0.5% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 22,384 | 259,163 | +5.3% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 21,457 | 296,498 | +5.8% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 14,029 | 113,409 | −1.5% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 13,868 | 380,022 | +2.3% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 11,329 | 66,556 | +5.7% |
| Real Estate | 9,023 | 49,995 | +9.0% |
| Construction of Buildings | 7,648 | 38,182 | +17.4% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 7,208 | 54,575 | −2.2% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 6,922 | 131,792 | −8.1% |
| Food and Beverage Stores | 6,812 | 106,049 | −0.2% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 5,862 | 33,326 | −1.2% |
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.