Local government, excluding education and hospitals
NAICS Code: 999300
BLS projects Local government, excluding education and hospitals 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 Local government, excluding education and hospitals sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Local government, excluding education and hospitals 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: +1.9% projected BLS growth for Local government, excluding education and hospitals .
Both projected growth and public-company coverage sit in the middle of the fleet - compare the peer employment table with the company grades to see whether size peers and AI-risk peers tell the same story.
NAICS 999300 · 6,088,200 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 Local government, excluding education and hospitals.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Local government, excluding education and hospitals (NAICS 999300) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary and secondary schools; local | 7,600,900 | -2.5% |
| Local government, excluding education and hospitals | 6,088,200 | +1.9% |
| Full-service restaurants | 5,385,100 | +2.5% |
| General medical and surgical hospitals; private | 5,070,200 | +3.9% |
| General merchandise retailers | 3,265,500 | +2.3% |
| Grocery and specialty food retailers | 3,052,400 | -1.0% |
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 Local government, excluding education and hospitals?
As of 2024, the Local government, excluding education and hospitals industry employs approximately 6,088,200 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Local government, excluding education and hospitals growing or declining?
The Local government, excluding education and hospitals industry is projected to grow by 1.9% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +114,600 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Local government, excluding education and hospitals?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Local government, excluding education and hospitals. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Local government, excluding education and hospitals industry?
AI impact on the Local government, excluding education and hospitals 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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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