CBP data indicates 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 2018.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in Arizona (2018)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 13,475 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 9,344 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 8,005 |
| Construction businesses | 7,336 |
| Retail trade businesses | 6,576 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 6,031 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 4,878 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 3,282 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 2,840 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 1,726 |