CBP data indicates that no other industry had more establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Arizona 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 Arizona in 2016.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in Arizona (2016)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 12,979 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 8,970 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 7,174 |
| Construction businesses | 7,023 |
| Retail trade businesses | 6,918 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 6,155 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 4,724 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 3,325 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 2,967 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 1,825 |