Number of Office Administrative Services Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
29,033
office administrative services businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The office administrative services industry has grown 47.3% since 2000 (from 19,712 to 29,033 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 29,033 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+7.9%).
- •Employment: 587,874 workers in 2023 (35.3% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 57%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29,033 | 32,689 | 587,874 | 13.3% | 10.7% | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 28,343 | 31,990 | 560,665 | 13.8% | 12.0% | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 27,885 | 31,435 | 521,157 | 13.8% | 10.5% | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 26,842 | 30,153 | 545,418 | 11.4% | 11.2% | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 26,915 | 30,108 | 519,707 | 12.7% | 10.6% | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 26,754 | 29,496 | 497,027 | 11.3% | 10.5% | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 26,566 | 29,263 | 480,535 | 12.4% | 10.5% | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 25,470 | 28,081 | 451,450 | 12.9% | 10.4% | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 25,134 | 27,286 | 431,228 | 12.0% | 11.5% | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 25,087 | 27,306 | 425,020 | 12.2% | 11.1% | +5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.