Number of Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
16,340
oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction industry has declined 1.2% since 2000 (from 16,545 to 16,340 firms).
- •The peak year was 2002 with 18,896 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+1.0%).
- •Employment: 627,125 workers in 2023 (40.2% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 65%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,340 | 18,465 | 627,125 | 10.0% | 8.3% | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 16,174 | 18,100 | 599,829 | 8.1% | 8.0% | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 16,136 | 18,029 | 581,789 | 8.6% | 7.4% | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 16,102 | 17,847 | 632,158 | 8.0% | 7.9% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 16,177 | 17,780 | 639,552 | 8.0% | 7.3% | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 15,994 | 17,620 | 613,582 | 7.5% | 7.4% | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 15,940 | 17,544 | 584,529 | 7.9% | 8.8% | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 16,258 | 17,904 | 561,054 | 8.7% | 8.1% | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 16,096 | 17,686 | 557,150 | 8.5% | 8.2% | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 16,059 | 17,564 | 533,502 | 9.0% | 8.7% | +3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.