Newspaper publishers
NAICS Code: 513110
BLS projects Newspaper publishers to contract -20.0% through 2034 - 22.4 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 2% of them. It ranks among the contracting industries projected through 2034.
Where Newspaper publishers sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Newspaper publishers sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-20% Top 98% higher than 2% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: 45.8% mean employer AI exposure across 210 tracked public companies .
BLS projects contraction even though many public companies still map to this sector - read employer grades as residual corporate exposure, not proof the industry will keep the same staffing footprint.
NAICS 513110 · 89,400 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 Newspaper publishers.
Public companies in this NAICS sector
NAICS sector 51/51-telecom bucket (includes sibling industries). 210 companies scored · mean AI exposure 45.8%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Aci Worldwide, Inc. | C |
| Adobe Inc. | C |
| Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. | C |
| Alphabet Inc. | C |
| Amdocs Ltd | C |
| Appfolio Inc | C |
| Applied Digital Corp. | C |
| AppLovin Corp | C |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Newspaper publishers shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Newspaper publishers (NAICS 513110) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing | 92,800 | -4.8% |
| Sawmills and wood preservation | 90,600 | -1.6% |
| Newspaper publishers | 89,400 | -20.0% |
| Commercial and service industry machinery manufacturing | 88,700 | +1.0% |
| Textile mills | 86,600 | -9.5% |
| Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing | 85,600 | +1.5% |
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 Newspaper publishers?
As of 2024, the Newspaper publishers industry employs approximately 89,400 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Newspaper publishers growing or declining?
The Newspaper publishers industry is projected to decline by 20.0% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -17,900 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Newspaper publishers?
210 tracked public companies in NAICS sector 51/51-telecom (sibling industries included). Sample names include Aci Worldwide, Inc., Adobe Inc., Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Newspaper publishers industry?
Among 210 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 45.8% (most common grade C). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Newspaper publishers. 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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Industry-level figures are aggregates; individual employer and occupation outcomes vary.
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