Automotive equipment rental and leasing
NAICS Code: 532100
BLS projects Automotive equipment rental and leasing to grow +3.4% through 2034 - 1.0 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 58% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Automotive equipment rental and leasing sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Automotive equipment rental and leasing sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
3.4% Top 42% higher than 58% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: 45.1% mean employer AI exposure across 116 tracked public companies .
Employment change is near the industry median, yet the sector has a large tracked public-company set - the grade mix below is the more distinctive signal on this page.
NAICS 532100 · 215,100 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Automotive equipment rental and leasing.
Public companies in this NAICS sector
NAICS sector 53 bucket (includes sibling industries). 116 companies scored · mean AI exposure 45.1%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Acadia Realty Trust | C |
| AGNC Investment Corp. | C |
| Agree Realty Corp | C |
| Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | C |
| American Healthcare REIT, Inc. | C |
| American Homes 4 Rent | C |
| American Tower Corp /Ma/ | C |
| Americold Realty Trust | C |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Automotive equipment rental and leasing shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Automotive equipment rental and leasing (NAICS 532100) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Media streaming distribution services, social networks, and other media networks and content providers | 222,100 | +4.4% |
| Waste collection | 217,200 | +6.0% |
| Automotive equipment rental and leasing | 215,100 | +3.4% |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 210,300 | +0.7% |
| Educational support services; private | 207,700 | +9.4% |
| Grantmaking and giving services | 203,700 | +5.6% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Automotive equipment rental and leasing?
As of 2024, the Automotive equipment rental and leasing industry employs approximately 215,100 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Automotive equipment rental and leasing growing or declining?
The Automotive equipment rental and leasing industry is projected to grow by 3.4% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +7,300 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Automotive equipment rental and leasing?
116 tracked public companies in NAICS sector 53 (sibling industries included). Sample names include Acadia Realty Trust, AGNC Investment Corp., Agree Realty Corp. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Automotive equipment rental and leasing industry?
Among 116 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 45.1% (most common grade C). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Automotive equipment rental and leasing. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts