State
Businesses in Texas by trade
670,878 employer establishments in 2023, employing 12,012,629 people (+13.2% establishments since 2017).
TEXAS · ALL INDUSTRIES
670,878
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 12,012,629
- Average per site
- 17.9
- Change since 2017
- +13.2%
- Annual payroll
- $805.0 billion
The 12 trades in Texas
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 20,819 | 493,197 | +15.0% | 2 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 7,538 | 77,746 | +53.8% | 2 |
| Beauty salons | 5,740 | 29,688 | +19.2% | 4 |
| Barber shops | 605 | 3,693 | +139.1% | 3 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 8,966 | 105,623 | +18.6% | 3 |
| Roofing contractors | 2,442 | 16,007 | +48.4% | 2 |
| Landscaping services | 5,568 | 60,794 | +14.4% | 4 |
| Janitorial services | 3,858 | 82,256 | +13.8% | 3 |
| Child day care | 6,242 | 91,240 | +11.0% | 3 |
| General auto repair | 6,340 | 34,162 | +15.5% | 2 |
| Fitness centers | 3,465 | 53,039 | +36.8% | 2 |
| Pet care services | 2,001 | 14,988 | +52.6% | 2 |
Largest industry groups in Texas
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 83,842 | 871,344 | +19.5% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 62,312 | 779,487 | +16.3% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 60,248 | 1,231,785 | +18.3% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 35,485 | 479,699 | +22.0% |
| Real Estate | 32,915 | 162,423 | +27.5% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 30,625 | 1,084,591 | +11.2% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 21,389 | 200,607 | +0.7% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 21,001 | 349,971 | −1.4% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 19,383 | 129,080 | +26.8% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 18,446 | 156,014 | +12.4% |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | 16,505 | 294,576 | −5.6% |
| Construction of Buildings | 16,334 | 133,451 | +36.1% |
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.