61/Educational Services
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
3.93M
employees, 2023
3.93M
employees, 2023
In 2023, 118,004 US Educational Services business locations employed 3.93 million people and paid $197.7 billion in annual payroll, $50,335 per employee on average. Employment was up 4.9% from 2022. California had the most employees. US Educational Services revenue (market size) was $89.6 billion in 2022, up 36.3% from 2017, from 82,897 firms.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
118,004
+2.8% vs 2022
Employees
3,926,820
+4.9% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$197.7B
+9.5% vs 2022
Average pay
$50,335
+4.4% vs 2022
Industry economics
Market size, prices and output of Educational Services, from official US government statistics
Market size, 2022
$89.6B
+36.3% vs 2017 · 82,897 firms
Share of US GDP
1.10%
$353.2B value added, 2025
Quarterly revenue
$30.0B
Q2 2026 · +2.9% vs a year earlier
Quarterly revenue
US dollars per quarter, seasonally adjusted. Latest: Q2 2026.
Share of US GDP
Value added of Educational 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 Educational 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 17,203 | 461,832 | $54,602 | 2.82% |
| New York | 8,799 | 443,927 | $63,581 | 5.06% |
| Pennsylvania | 4,194 | 270,201 | $51,561 | 4.73% |
| Texas | 8,966 | 232,944 | $49,430 | 1.94% |
| Massachusetts | 3,373 | 230,184 | $57,108 | 6.60% |
| Florida | 8,805 | 192,432 | $48,985 | 1.93% |
| Illinois | 4,444 | 166,228 | $51,360 | 2.94% |
| New Jersey | 4,124 | 116,205 | $48,391 | 2.95% |
| Ohio | 3,259 | 113,541 | $37,011 | 2.23% |
| North Carolina | 3,467 | 111,428 | $51,119 | 2.60% |
| Georgia | 3,458 | 96,233 | $50,925 | 2.18% |
| Maryland | 2,384 | 87,897 | $61,449 | 3.56% |
| Virginia | 3,269 | 86,917 | $46,620 | 2.43% |
| Missouri | 1,739 | 81,560 | $55,535 | 3.10% |
| Arizona | 2,536 | 81,329 | $45,386 | 2.81% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 51.
Revenue by state
Revenue (market size) of Educational 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 | $14.5B | +47.2% vs 2017 | 16.2% |
| Texas | $7.7B | +51.4% vs 2017 | 8.6% |
| New York | $7.2B | +20.5% vs 2017 | 8.1% |
| Florida | $5.9B | +37.5% vs 2017 | 6.6% |
| Illinois | $3.6B | +42.6% vs 2017 | 4.0% |
| New Jersey | $3.5B | -1.6% vs 2017 | 3.9% |
| Massachusetts | $3.2B | +31.1% vs 2017 | 3.6% |
| Virginia | $3.2B | +32.5% vs 2017 | 3.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $2.8B | +28.7% vs 2017 | 3.1% |
| North Carolina | $2.5B | +36.7% vs 2017 | 2.8% |
| Maryland | $2.5B | +29.0% vs 2017 | 2.8% |
| Colorado | $2.3B | +54.5% vs 2017 | 2.6% |
| Arizona | $2.1B | +30.5% vs 2017 | 2.3% |
| District of Columbia | $2.1B | +73.8% vs 2017 | 2.3% |
| Georgia | $2.0B | +40.2% vs 2017 | 2.2% |
The 15 states with the most revenue. Download the CSV for all 51.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Educational Services employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 9,906 | 387,193 | $65,920 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 6,710 | 204,741 | $50,627 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 2,589 | 187,158 | $60,431 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 2,632 | 150,476 | $58,789 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 3,832 | 146,418 | $54,384 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 3,287 | 110,683 | $60,122 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 3,244 | 76,166 | $55,947 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 2,504 | 67,557 | $58,223 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 1,860 | 66,387 | $45,405 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 2,778 | 64,478 | $49,071 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 2,347 | 64,419 | $61,656 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 1,137 | 63,323 | $65,787 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 2,996 | 62,991 | $57,051 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 812 | 61,414 | $47,021 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 924 | 61,187 | $61,438 |
Layoffs
Layoffs in Educational Services from WARN notices, SEC filings and news reports
Layoffs, 12 months
13
Layoff events
Workers, 12 months
1,312
Where the sources state it
Layoffs in all
134
The earliest dated Dec 1988
Layoffs and discharges
34,000
Aug 2026, every employer (JOLTS)
| Date | Company | Place | Workers | Status | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles County, CA | 65 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Foundation for California Community Colleges | Sacramento, CA | 178 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Nerdy, Inc. NRDY | United States | not stated | Confirmed | SEC 8-K |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Udemy, Inc. | San Francisco, CA | 28 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jun 26, 2026 | The Banner School Inc | Dill Avenue F Frederick, MD | 19 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Ari Ben Aviator Inc | Fort Pierce, FL | 50 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Oakland City University, Inc | Oakland City, IN | 167 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Trinity Christian College | Palos Heights, IL | 107 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 6, 2026 | C2 Technologies | Maryland | 1 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Aspira Inc. of Illinois | Chicago, IL | 57 | 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 | 3 | 271 |
| Maryland | 3 | 128 |
| Florida | 2 | 194 |
| Illinois | 2 | 164 |
| Indiana | 1 | 167 |
Top companies, last 12 months
| Company | Events | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chegg, Inc. CHGG | 1 | 388 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | 1 | 178 |
| Oakland City University, Inc | 1 | 167 |
| Tampa Bay Girls Academy | 1 | 144 |
| AccelerEd, LLC | 1 | 108 |
| Trinity Christian College | 1 | 107 |
| University of Southern California | 1 | 65 |
| Aspira Inc. of Illinois | 1 | 57 |
| Ari Ben Aviator Inc | 1 | 50 |
| Udemy, Inc. | 1 | 28 |
Layoffs and discharges per month
United States, Private educational services, every employer, in thousands, seasonally adjusted (JOLTS)
Business size
US Educational Services business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 56,866 | 48.2% |
| 5 to 9 | 19,085 | 16.2% |
| 10 to 19 | 16,927 | 14.3% |
| 20 to 49 | 14,138 | 12.0% |
| 50 to 99 | 5,995 | 5.1% |
| 100 to 249 | 3,164 | 2.7% |
| 250 to 499 | 942 | 0.8% |
| 500 to 999 | 437 | 0.4% |
| 1,000 or more | 450 | 0.4% |
Sub-industries by revenue
The industries directly below Educational Services, ranked by revenue, 2022
Largest by revenue
| Code | Industry | Revenue | Change vs 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 611 | Educational Services | $89.6B | +36.3% |
Related industries
Educational Services and the 1 industry directly below it
| Code | Industry | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 611 | Educational Services | 3,926,820 | $50,335 |
Questions and answers
How big is the US Educational Services market?
$89.6 billion in revenue in 2022, up 36.3% from $65.7 billion in 2017, earned by 82,897 firms. California had the most revenue ($14.5 billion), followed by Texas ($7.7 billion).
How many people work in Educational Services in the US?
3.93 million people worked at 118,004 US Educational Services business locations in 2023, up 4.9% from 2022. That is 2.81% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Educational Services?
$50,335 a year per employee in 2023, from $197.7 billion in annual payroll (up 4.4% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Educational Services jobs?
California had the most, with 461,832 employees in 2023, followed by New York (443,927) and Pennsylvania (270,201).
Which metro areas have the most Educational Services jobs?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (387,193), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (204,741), Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (187,158) had the most Educational Services employees in 2023.
Are most Educational Services businesses small?
78.7% of the 118,004 Educational Services business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 887 had 500 or more.
How much does Educational Services add to US GDP?
1.10% of US GDP in 2025: $353.2 billion in value added.
How many layoffs were there in Educational Services in the last 12 months?
13 layoffs were announced in Educational Services in the last 12 months, affecting 1,312 workers where the number was stated, from WARN notices, SEC filings and news reports. The companies with the most layoff events were Chegg, Inc. (1), Foundation for California Community Colleges (1), Oakland City University, Inc (1).
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.
