CBP data indicates no other industry had more establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Maine than construction businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Maine in 2019.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in Maine (2019)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction businesses | 3,749 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 2,264 |
| Retail trade businesses | 2,259 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 1,830 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 1,624 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 1,352 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 1,344 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 799 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting businesses | 610 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 581 |
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