Analysis
NAICS 81111 is the 2022 NAICS industry for automotive mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance, part of 8111 (Automotive Repair and Maintenance). Census lists 31 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 93,082 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 436,638 people at an average annual payroll of $52,743 per employee (21st percentile of national industries). 66% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which marks it as a small-business industry.
By establishments it ranks 1st of the 3 codes at this level within Automotive Repair and Maintenance, with 54.9% of them.
Census lists 6 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 441, 4571, 33631 and 81119. Businesses that do several things are classified by their primary activity, the one that generates the most value, so check those boundaries before settling on this code.
Across its national industries Census lists 31 index entries; typical ones are automotive engine repair and replacement shops and automotive brake repair shops.
It splits into 2 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 811111 (General Automotive Repair) with 84,859.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing mechanical or electrical repair and maintenance services for automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans, and all trailers. These establishments may specialize in a single service or may provide a wide range of these services.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
| The business mainly does | Use instead |
|---|---|
| Retailing automotive vehicles and automotive parts and accessories and also providing automotive vehicle repair services | 441 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers |
| Retailing motor fuels and also providing automotive vehicle repair services | 4571 Gasoline Stations |
| Rebuilding motor vehicle gasoline engines and engine parts | 33631 Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing |
| Changing motor oil and lubricating the chassis of automotive vehicles | 81119 Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance |
| Providing automotive vehicle air-conditioning repair | 81119 Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance |
| Motorcycle repair and maintenance services | 81149 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance |
Index entries (31)
- Automotive engine repair and replacement shops
- Automotive brake repair shops