Business support services
NAICS Code: 561400
BLS projects Business support services to contract -2.8% through 2034 - 5.2 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 21% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Business support services sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Business support services sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-2.8% Top 79% higher than 21% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: -2.8% projected BLS growth for Business support services .
Projected decline plus a mid-sized public-company sample argues for checking adjacent occupations before treating any single firm grade as destiny.
NAICS 561400 · 691,000 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 Business support services.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Business support services (NAICS 561400) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacies and drug retailers | 709,800 | -1.6% |
| General medical and surgical hospitals; local | 700,500 | +2.4% |
| Business support services | 691,000 | -2.8% |
| Direct insurance (except life, health, and medical) carriers | 678,500 | +2.6% |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 652,000 | +10.1% |
| Private households | 650,400 | +0.4% |
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 Business support services?
As of 2024, the Business support services industry employs approximately 691,000 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Business support services growing or declining?
The Business support services industry is projected to decline by 2.8% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -19,200 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Business support services?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Business support services. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Business support services industry?
AI impact on the Business support services industry depends on the occupation mix inside it. View occupation-level AI exposure scores and employer risk grades for the measurable signals we publish.
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What to do with this
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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