Mapping Small Business Employment Across the U.S. 💼

What We’re Showing

This map shows the % of employees in each state who work for a small business. Data sourced from the U.S. Small Business Administration, as of 2022. A small business is defined as a firm with less than or equal to 500 employees.

Key Takeaways

• Small businesses represent at least 40% of total employment in every state
• Midwestern states (Montana, Wyoming, Idaho) have some of the highest employment share (55%+) by small businesses
• Nationwide, small businesses employed 46% of private workers in 2022, totaling nearly 62 million people