State
Businesses in Vermont by trade
20,841 employer establishments in 2023, employing 256,460 people (−1.5% establishments since 2017).
VERMONT · ALL INDUSTRIES
20,841
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 256,460
- Average per site
- 12.3
- Change since 2017
- −1.5%
- Annual payroll
- $14.4 billion
The 12 trades in Vermont
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 595 | 10,085 | −11.3% | 48 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 175 | 1,745 | +12.9% | 51 |
| Beauty salons | 144 | 591 | −10.0% | 49 |
| Barber shops | 8 | 22 | +14.3% | 50 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 303 | 2,390 | +2.7% | 49 |
| Roofing contractors | 84 | 324 | +16.7% | 45 |
| Landscaping services | 521 | 1,462 | +9.0% | 42 |
| Janitorial services | 214 | 3,014 | +12.0% | 49 |
| Child day care | 272 | 2,780 | −1.4% | 48 |
| General auto repair | 335 | 1,228 | −1.5% | 44 |
| Fitness centers | 92 | 1,445 | −6.1% | 49 |
| Pet care services | 69 | 339 | −4.2% | 47 |
Largest industry groups in Vermont
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2,074 | 13,524 | −1.1% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 1,815 | 9,413 | +4.6% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 1,497 | 20,319 | −2.9% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 1,239 | 17,747 | +0.7% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 1,136 | 9,066 | +3.4% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 976 | 5,109 | +1.2% |
| Construction of Buildings | 949 | 4,402 | +10.2% |
| Real Estate | 724 | 2,568 | +9.7% |
| Social Assistance | 682 | 9,670 | +2.9% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 592 | 2,424 | −3.1% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 448 | 1,772 | −2.6% |
| Educational Services | 422 | 14,445 | +6.0% |
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.