Number of Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
135,684
other automotive mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The other automotive mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance industry has declined 1.8% since 2000 (from 138,176 to 135,684 firms).
- •The peak year was 2004 with 139,906 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+0.8%).
- •Employment: 994,983 workers in 2023 (14.5% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 62%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 135,684 | 156,219 | 994,983 | 10.4% | 9.1% | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 135,700 | 154,002 | 959,457 | 10.9% | 9.0% | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 134,136 | 151,237 | 908,996 | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 133,150 | 149,523 | 925,360 | 8.3% | 8.9% | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 134,590 | 150,352 | 931,598 | 8.3% | 8.2% | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 134,851 | 150,130 | 924,351 | 8.1% | 8.1% | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 134,985 | 150,008 | 903,456 | 8.7% | 8.1% | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 135,011 | 149,099 | 890,454 | 8.6% | 7.8% | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 133,984 | 147,669 | 864,935 | 8.4% | 7.9% | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 133,692 | 146,860 | 847,776 | 8.2% | 8.0% | +2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.