Gasoline stations
NAICS Code: 457100
BLS projects Gasoline stations to contract -14.1% through 2034 - 16.5 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 5% of them. It ranks among the contracting industries projected through 2034.
Where Gasoline stations sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Gasoline stations sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-14.1% Top 95% higher than 5% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: 45.5% mean employer AI exposure across 14 tracked public companies .
Projected decline plus a mid-sized public-company sample argues for checking adjacent occupations before treating any single firm grade as destiny.
NAICS 457100 · 983,400 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 Gasoline stations.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Gasoline stations. 14 companies scored · mean AI exposure 45.5%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Asbury Automotive Group Inc | C |
| Autonation, Inc. | C |
| Carmax Inc | C |
| Carvana Co. | C |
| Caseys General Stores Inc | C |
| Copart Inc | C |
| Cosan S.A. | C |
| Group 1 Automotive Inc | C |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Gasoline stations shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Gasoline stations (NAICS 457100) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (4244,8) | 1,048,300 | +3.7% |
| Offices of dentists | 1,045,500 | +5.4% |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 1,003,900 | +4.7% |
| Continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities for the elderly | 988,500 | +10.5% |
| Gasoline stations | 983,400 | -14.1% |
| Residential building construction | 943,100 | +4.2% |
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 Gasoline stations?
As of 2024, the Gasoline stations industry employs approximately 983,400 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Gasoline stations growing or declining?
The Gasoline stations industry is projected to decline by 14.1% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -138,200 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Gasoline stations?
14 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Gasoline stations. Sample names include Asbury Automotive Group Inc, Autonation, Inc., Carmax Inc. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Gasoline stations industry?
Among 14 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 45.5% (most common grade C). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Gasoline stations. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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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