Analysis
NAICS 2382 is the 2022 industry group for building equipment contractors, part of 238 (Specialty Trade Contractors). Census lists 173 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 202,656 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 2,381,266 people at an average annual payroll of $75,980 per employee (63rd percentile of national industries). 58% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
By establishments it ranks 1st of the 4 codes at this level within Specialty Trade Contractors, with 38.9% of them.
Across its national industries Census lists 173 index entries; typical ones are airport runway lighting contractors, air system balancing and testing and antenna, household-type, installation.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 9% and employment rose 15%. The 2018 count used NAICS 2017, so part of a large move can come from codes being redefined rather than from businesses opening or closing.
It splits into 3 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 23822 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with 111,207.
Official definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing or servicing equipment that forms part of a building mechanical system (e.g., electricity, water, heating, and cooling). The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. Contractors installing specialized building equipment, such as elevators, escalators, service station equipment, and central vacuum cleaning systems, are also included.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Index entries (173)
- Airport runway lighting contractors
- Air system balancing and testing
- Antenna, household-type, installation