56/Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
13.5M
employees, 2023
13.5M
employees, 2023
In 2023, 451,014 US Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services business locations employed 13.5 million people and paid $763.0 billion in annual payroll, $56,705 per employee on average. Employment was down 0.9% from 2022. Florida had the most employees. US Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services revenue (market size) was $1.35 trillion in 2022, up 41.7% from 2017, from 381,490 firms.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
451,014
+0.1% vs 2022
Employees
13,454,862
-0.9% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$763.0B
-0.2% vs 2022
Average pay
$56,705
+0.7% vs 2022
Industry economics
Market size, prices and output of Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services, from official US government statistics
Market size, 2022
$1.35T
+41.7% vs 2017 · 381,490 firms
Share of US GDP
3.00%
$919.9B value added, 2025
Quarterly revenue
$356.1B
Q2 2026 · +2.8% vs a year earlier
Quarterly revenue
US dollars per quarter, seasonally adjusted. Latest: Q2 2026.
Share of US GDP
Value added of Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services as a percent of US GDP, by year
Over the years
United States, 2017 to 2023
Employees
Paid employees in mid-March
Business locations
Places with paid employees
By state
Employees of Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services in each state, 2023
Employees by state
States with the most employees
Employees and the share of all the state's jobs
| State | Business locations | Employees | Average pay | Share of state jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 42,614 | 2,373,309 | $58,617 | 23.76% |
| California | 48,724 | 1,738,165 | $68,522 | 10.60% |
| Texas | 32,936 | 1,126,884 | $54,223 | 9.38% |
| New York | 27,335 | 839,713 | $89,909 | 9.58% |
| Illinois | 16,966 | 474,445 | $52,222 | 8.38% |
| Georgia | 14,364 | 430,974 | $48,864 | 9.78% |
| Ohio | 14,001 | 411,579 | $47,975 | 8.10% |
| New Jersey | 14,693 | 395,891 | $52,652 | 10.04% |
| Michigan | 13,736 | 361,181 | $44,421 | 8.94% |
| Pennsylvania | 16,519 | 343,035 | $50,679 | 6.00% |
| South Carolina | 6,897 | 303,812 | $45,826 | 14.70% |
| North Carolina | 14,976 | 297,304 | $46,988 | 6.95% |
| Tennessee | 8,258 | 292,794 | $43,410 | 9.85% |
| Arizona | 9,681 | 286,080 | $50,903 | 9.90% |
| Virginia | 11,577 | 270,238 | $55,488 | 7.55% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 51.
Revenue by state
Revenue (market size) of Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services in each state, 2022. States where the number is not published are gray.
Revenue by state
US dollars, in millions
States with the most revenue
Revenue and the share of the US total
| State | Revenue 2022 | Change | Share of US |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $214.2B | +47.9% vs 2017 | 15.9% |
| Florida | $143.0B | +19.1% vs 2017 | 10.6% |
| Texas | $112.3B | +40.4% vs 2017 | 8.3% |
| New York | $101.5B | +40.9% vs 2017 | 7.5% |
| Illinois | $56.7B | +44.4% vs 2017 | 4.2% |
| Ohio | $43.6B | +59.4% vs 2017 | 3.2% |
| Georgia | $43.3B | +50.2% vs 2017 | 3.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $41.4B | +43.0% vs 2017 | 3.1% |
| New Jersey | $39.5B | +38.6% vs 2017 | 2.9% |
| Arizona | $38.7B | +69.9% vs 2017 | 2.9% |
| Michigan | $33.2B | +44.0% vs 2017 | 2.5% |
| North Carolina | $32.8B | +53.9% vs 2017 | 2.4% |
| Virginia | $32.4B | +30.3% vs 2017 | 2.4% |
| Massachusetts | $31.5B | +39.6% vs 2017 | 2.3% |
| Tennessee | $26.9B | +61.5% vs 2017 | 2.0% |
The 15 states with the most revenue. Download the CSV for all 51.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 29,214 | 501,851 | $58,918 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 16,789 | 362,043 | $54,429 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 13,375 | 271,808 | $57,982 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 10,049 | 238,035 | $52,867 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 8,661 | 212,794 | $58,456 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 8,064 | 193,764 | $53,901 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 9,392 | 187,905 | $49,397 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 13,155 | 176,911 | $50,847 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 9,114 | 161,271 | $55,325 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 6,972 | 142,719 | $50,434 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 8,352 | 134,558 | $66,454 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 6,286 | 133,921 | $94,646 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 5,899 | 109,149 | $54,850 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 4,757 | 104,222 | $50,741 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 5,977 | 98,265 | $47,631 |
Layoffs
Layoffs in Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services from WARN notices, SEC filings and news reports
Layoffs, 12 months
47
Layoff events
Workers, 12 months
7,415
Where the sources state it
Layoffs in all
455
The earliest dated Feb 1989
Layoffs and discharges
390,000
Aug 2026, every employer (JOLTS)
| Date | Company | Place | Workers | Status | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sharps Inc. | Baltimore, MD | 47 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Constellis, LLC | Los Angeles County, CA | 140 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Sep 28, 2026 | LifeBridge Suburban Staffing, LLC | Bel Air, MD | 12 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Covenant Aviation Security, LLC | San Francisco, CA | 1,279 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Expedia Group, Inc. EXPE | Seattle, WA | 58 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Sep 18, 2026 | IPS Nationwide, Inc. | California | 262 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Full Steam Staffing | Stockton, CA | 110 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Uber Technologies, Inc. UBER | Chicago, IL | 363 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Uber Technologies, Inc. UBER | San Francisco, CA | 102 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Uber Technologies, Inc. UBER | California | 288 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
Layoff events per month
Oct 2024 to Oct 2026; the newest month is not complete
Top states, last 12 months
| State | Events | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | 2,777 |
| Maryland | 11 | 762 |
| Illinois | 10 | 2,572 |
| Florida | 7 | 984 |
| Washington | 2 | 220 |
| Texas | 1 | 100 |
Top companies, last 12 months
| Company | Events | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Uber Technologies, Inc. UBER | 3 | 753 |
| Expedia Group, Inc. EXPE | 3 | 320 |
| Fortrex | 2 | 194 |
| Experian plc EXPGY | 2 | 71 |
| LifeBridge Suburban Staffing, LLC | 2 | 35 |
| Ideal US Talent Systems Worker Opco LLC | 1 | 1,395 |
| Covenant Aviation Security, LLC | 1 | 1,279 |
| Management & Training Corporation | 1 | 420 |
| Amentum | 1 | 382 |
| IPS Nationwide, Inc. | 1 | 262 |
Layoffs and discharges per month
United States, Professional and business services, every employer, in thousands, seasonally adjusted (JOLTS)
Business size
US Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 271,579 | 60.2% |
| 5 to 9 | 66,468 | 14.7% |
| 10 to 19 | 44,230 | 9.8% |
| 20 to 49 | 35,307 | 7.8% |
| 50 to 99 | 15,416 | 3.4% |
| 100 to 249 | 11,069 | 2.5% |
| 250 to 499 | 3,837 | 0.9% |
| 500 to 999 | 1,762 | 0.4% |
| 1,000 or more | 1,346 | 0.3% |
Sub-industries by revenue
The industries directly below Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services, ranked by revenue, 2022
Largest by revenue
| Code | Industry | Revenue | Change vs 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | Administrative and Support Services | $1.21T | +42.0% |
| 562 | Waste Management and Remediation Services | $138.4B | +39.0% |
Related industries
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services and the 2 industries directly below it
| Code | Industry | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | Administrative and Support Services | 12,960,998 | $56,119 |
| 562 | Waste Management and Remediation Services | 493,864 | $72,087 |
Questions and answers
How big is the US Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services market?
$1.35 trillion in revenue in 2022, up 41.7% from $950.9 billion in 2017, earned by 381,490 firms. California had the most revenue ($214.2 billion), followed by Florida ($143.0 billion).
How many people work in Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services in the US?
13.5 million people worked at 451,014 US Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services business locations in 2023, down 0.9% from 2022. That is 9.62% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services?
$56,705 a year per employee in 2023, from $763.0 billion in annual payroll (up 0.7% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services jobs?
Florida had the most, with 2,373,309 employees in 2023, followed by California (1,738,165) and Texas (1,126,884).
Which metro areas have the most Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services jobs?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (501,851), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (362,043), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (271,808) had the most Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services employees in 2023.
Are most Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services businesses small?
84.8% of the 451,014 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 3,108 had 500 or more.
How much does Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services add to US GDP?
3.00% of US GDP in 2025: $919.9 billion in value added.
How many layoffs were there in Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services in the last 12 months?
47 layoffs were announced in Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services in the last 12 months, affecting 7,415 workers where the number was stated, from WARN notices, SEC filings and news reports. The companies with the most layoff events were Uber Technologies, Inc. (3), Expedia Group, Inc. (3), Fortrex (2).
Official US government statistics, published once a year. Business locations are places with paid employees; employees are counted in mid-March; payroll covers the whole year. Covers most private employers, not the self-employed, most government workers or farm workers on farms. Changes from the year before are shown only when both years use the same edition of the industry codes. Market size is counted every five years; producer prices, output and sales are monthly and the newest month is revised later.
