CBP data indicates that no other industry had more establishments with between 50 and 99 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 50 and 99 employees in the U.S. in 2016.
Top 10 Industries with between 50 and 99 employees in the U.S. (2016)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 46,223 |
| Retail trade businesses | 32,870 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 30,509 |
| Manufacturing businesses | 20,891 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 14,675 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 14,539 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 12,921 |
| Construction businesses | 12,506 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 8,472 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 7,663 |