North Carolina: Industry Data
North Carolina has 3,815 establishments and 53,945 employees across the 9 industries Data MVP covers. Here's each one, with pay, one-year job growth and North Carolina's national rank.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Avg. pay | 1-yr jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Teams & Clubs | 142 | 4,622 | $177,545 | +6.9% | #8 |
| Sports & Event Promoters with Venues | 149 | 3,471 | $33,077 | +0.7% | #11 |
| Sports & Recreation Instruction | 686 | 5,399 | $22,278 | +6.6% | #12 |
| Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers | 1,658 | 27,225 | $18,349 | +1.7% | #7 |
| Sporting & Athletic Goods Makers | 37 | 427 | $66,838 | +1.2% | #27 |
| Cut & Sew Apparel Makers | 47 | 903 | $49,587 | -25.5% | #11 |
| Footwear Makers | Not disclosed by BLS | ||||
| Sporting Goods Retailers | 882 | 10,581 | $32,672 | -1.4% | #5 |
| Commercial Screen Printers | 214 | 1,317 | $42,558 | -11.8% | #15 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2025 annual averages, private ownership. Establishment counts are worksites, not companies. Pulled November 11, 2026. bls.gov/cew
North Carolina: FAQ
How big is the sports business industry in North Carolina?
North Carolina had 3,815 establishments and 53,945 employees across the 9 industries Data MVP covers in 2025 (BLS QCEW annual averages, private ownership).
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