State
Businesses in Wyoming by trade
23,865 employer establishments in 2023, employing 212,203 people (+12.8% establishments since 2017).
WYOMING · ALL INDUSTRIES
23,865
establishments with paid employees
- Employees
- 212,203
- Average per site
- 8.9
- Change since 2017
- +12.8%
- Annual payroll
- $12.4 billion
The 12 trades in Wyoming
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 528 | 9,683 | −8.5% | 51 |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 182 | 1,518 | +45.6% | 50 |
| Beauty salons | 127 | 354 | −8.0% | 51 |
| Barber shops | 5 | 24 | n/a | 51 |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 315 | 2,479 | −5.1% | 48 |
| Roofing contractors | 86 | 362 | +24.6% | 44 |
| Landscaping services | 339 | 1,272 | +13.8% | 48 |
| Janitorial services | 257 | 1,546 | +29.1% | 47 |
| Child day care | 245 | 2,195 | −2.8% | 50 |
| General auto repair | 228 | 1,003 | +1.8% | 48 |
| Fitness centers | 90 | 964 | +8.4% | 51 |
| Pet care services | 64 | 224 | +56.1% | 49 |
Largest industry groups in Wyoming
The twelve three-digit NAICS groups with the most employer establishments.
| Industry group | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3,352 | 13,331 | +40.4% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 1,832 | 10,995 | +9.0% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 1,440 | 10,437 | +11.9% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 1,366 | 21,055 | +3.3% |
| Real Estate | 1,221 | 3,144 | +29.8% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 1,184 | 7,005 | +19.0% |
| Construction of Buildings | 938 | 4,481 | +15.9% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 857 | 3,812 | +2.4% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 670 | 3,113 | +2.6% |
| Truck Transportation | 659 | 4,213 | +7.9% |
| Social Assistance | 611 | 5,833 | +9.7% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 518 | 4,256 | −0.2% |
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.