CBP data indicates no other industry had more establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Missouri than health care and social assistance businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Missouri in 2018.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in Missouri (2018)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 14,543 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 9,166 |
| Construction businesses | 8,082 |
| Retail trade businesses | 7,706 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 6,190 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 4,660 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 3,982 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 3,034 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 3,018 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 2,517 |
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