Inland water transportation
NAICS Code: 483200
BLS projects Inland water transportation to grow +1.9% through 2034 - 0.5 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 43% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Inland water transportation sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Inland water transportation sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
1.9% Top 57% higher than 43% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: 40.5% mean employer AI exposure across 51 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 483200 · 28,500 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 Inland water transportation.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Inland water transportation. 51 companies scored · mean AI exposure 40.5%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Alaska Air Group, Inc. | B |
| American Airlines Group Inc. | B |
| American States Water Co | B |
| American Water Works Company, Inc. | B |
| Booking Holdings Inc. | B |
| Brinks Co | B |
| Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. | B |
| BW LPG Ltd | B |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Inland water transportation shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Inland water transportation (NAICS 483200) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood product preparation and packaging | 31,500 | -2.5% |
| Agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures | 31,100 | +10.3% |
| Inland water transportation | 28,500 | +1.9% |
| Other furniture related product manufacturing | 28,100 | -1.3% |
| Junior colleges; private | 27,500 | -1.7% |
| Leather and allied product manufacturing | 25,100 | -5.2% |
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 Inland water transportation?
As of 2024, the Inland water transportation industry employs approximately 28,500 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Inland water transportation growing or declining?
The Inland water transportation industry is projected to grow by 1.9% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +500 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Inland water transportation?
51 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Inland water transportation. Sample names include Alaska Air Group, Inc., American Airlines Group Inc., American States Water Co. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Inland water transportation industry?
Among 51 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 40.5% (most common grade B). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Inland water transportation. 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