CBP data indicates that no other industry had more establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Indiana than “professional, scientific and technical services” businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Indiana in 2016.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in Indiana (2016)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 8,663 |
| Construction businesses | 8,136 |
| Retail trade businesses | 8,078 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 7,184 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 5,506 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 4,335 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 3,996 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 3,513 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 3,349 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 2,817 |