State
Businesses in Oklahoma by trade
96,402 employer establishments in 2023, employing 1,431,690 people (+2.9% establishments since 2017).
OKLAHOMA · ALL INDUSTRIES
96,402
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 1,431,690
- Average per site
- 14.9
- Change since 2017
- +2.9%
- Annual payroll
- $78.6 billion
The 12 trades in Oklahoma
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 2,992 | 61,438 | +8.6% | 27 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 808 | 8,264 | +28.5% | 29 |
| Beauty salons | 675 | 2,799 | +12.3% | 31 |
| Barber shops | 60 | 318 | +46.3% | 29 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 1,592 | 13,349 | +8.2% | 26 |
| Roofing contractors | 409 | 2,252 | +27.0% | 22 |
| Landscaping services | 1,022 | 7,210 | +11.5% | 32 |
| Janitorial services | 606 | 8,042 | +8.0% | 34 |
| Child day care | 1,055 | 12,353 | +6.4% | 23 |
| General auto repair | 885 | 4,191 | +10.2% | 29 |
| Fitness centers | 410 | 6,655 | +19.9% | 28 |
| Pet care services | 266 | 1,840 | +39.3% | 30 |
Largest industry groups in Oklahoma
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10,200 | 82,869 | +4.6% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 8,289 | 82,643 | +8.1% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 7,955 | 149,952 | +8.2% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 6,128 | 49,148 | +7.0% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 4,462 | 34,292 | −2.0% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 4,412 | 121,992 | +3.6% |
| Real Estate | 4,061 | 13,043 | +17.5% |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | 2,768 | 34,249 | −8.7% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 2,685 | 15,027 | +5.7% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 2,679 | 35,912 | −4.9% |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 2,600 | 20,989 | −1.3% |
| Social Assistance | 2,462 | 35,695 | +9.8% |
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.