2025-03-01

12 Industries Adding Jobs Fastest in 2023

These industries are creating jobs at rates far above the national average. The fastest is growing employment by +17.55% per year.

While some sectors are shrinking, these industries are booming — adding employees faster than any others in the economy. This data comes from the Census Bureau's Business Dynamics Statistics, which tracks actual establishment-level employment changes.

Fastest Job Growth by Industry

1. Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations+17.55% net job growth (7,659 firms)
2. Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water+17.33% net job growth (2,068 firms)
3. Other Support Activities for Air Transportation+14.13% net job growth (3,310 firms)
4. Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities+12.8% net job growth (4,523 firms)
5. Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities+12.8% net job growth (3,482 firms)
6. Educational Support Services+12.58% net job growth (9,779 firms)
7. Other Spectator Sports+12.5% net job growth (2,916 firms)
8. Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures+11.1% net job growth (4,544 firms)
9. Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services+9.73% net job growth (22,196 firms)
10. All Other Personal Services+9.73% net job growth (20,660 firms)
11. Parking Lots and Garages+9.73% net job growth (2,670 firms)
12. Caterers+9.65% net job growth (12,544 firms)

What's Driving Growth

Industries with high net job creation tend to have two things in common: strong consumer demand and difficulty automating the work. Healthcare, construction, and personal services dominate because they require human presence and skill.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau Statistics of U.S. Businesses (2021), Census Business Dynamics Statistics (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW (2023), IRS Statistics of Income. Revenue figures are estimated from payroll data using industry-specific ratios.

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