CBP data indicates no other industry had more establishments with fewer than 5 employees in North Carolina than professional, scientific and technical services businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with fewer than 5 employees in North Carolina in 2018.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in North Carolina (2018)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 17,420 |
| Construction businesses | 15,205 |
| Retail trade businesses | 13,860 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 9,598 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 9,555 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 7,705 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 7,229 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 5,298 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 5,173 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 3,604 |
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