CBP data indicates that no other industry had more establishments with more than 1000 employees in the U.S. than “health care and social assistance” businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with more than 1000 employees in the U.S. in 2016.
Top 10 Industries with more than 1000 employees in the U.S. (2016)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 2,052 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 1,137 |
| Manufacturing businesses | 886 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 643 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 491 |
| Educational services businesses | 471 |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 469 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 326 |
| Information businesses | 248 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 240 |