CBP data indicates no other industry had more establishments with between 20 and 49 employees in South Carolina than accommodation and food services businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with between 20 and 49 employees in South Carolina in 2019.
Top 10 Industries with between 20 and 49 employees in South Carolina (2019)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 3,021 |
| Retail trade businesses | 1,510 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 1,191 |
| Construction businesses | 551 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 439 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 413 |
| Manufacturing businesses | 395 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 354 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 209 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 178 |
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