CBP data indicates that no other industry had more establishments with between 20 and 49 employees in the U.S. than “accommodation and food services” businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with between 20 and 49 employees in the U.S. in 2016.
Top 10 Industries with between 20 and 49 employees in the U.S. (2016)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 164,391 |
| Retail trade businesses | 99,022 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 86,993 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 45,132 |
| Manufacturing businesses | 43,646 |
| Construction businesses | 42,327 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 40,782 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 31,905 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 23,584 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 21,416 |