The 25 Largest Industries in the US

Below, you can find the 25 largest industries in the US economy (with 2024–2025 data and projections), ranked by size. The list is compiled based on criteria such as GDP contribution, market size, employment volume, and revenue potential.

The 25 Largest Industries in the US (Approximate Ranking 2025)

1. Finance and Insurance | $6 – 8 trillion | Banks, investment funds, insurance giants.
2. Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Industry | $4-5 trillion | Including hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and insurance.
3. Real Estate / Construction | $4-4.5 trillion | Housing, mortgages, and commercial construction.
4. Information Technologies (Software, Hardware) | $3.5-4 trillion | Giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft.
5. Retail Trade (Online & Physical) | $3-3.5 trillion | Chains like Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
6. Automotive and Transportation | $2.5-3 trillion | Vehicle manufacturing, used vehicles, shipping, UBER, etc.
7. Energy (Oil, Gas, Renewables) | $1.8-2.5 trillion | Exxon, Chevron, solar, and wind energy.
8. Media, Advertising, and Entertainment | $1.5-2 trillion | Netflix, Disney, and digital advertising.
9. Defense and Aerospace | $1.2 – 1.5 trillion|  Boeing, Lockheed Martin, space programs.
10. Education Services around | $1 trillion | Universities, private schools, EdTech.
11. Agriculture and Food Production $800-900 billion Food processing, agricultural machinery, farming.
12. Tourism and Hospitality $600-800 billion Hotels, restaurants, travel services.
13. Telecommunications $600-700 billion AT&T, Verizon, 5G investments.
14. Logistics and Warehousing $500-650 billion Amazon distribution, trucking, warehouses.
15. Construction Materials and Equipment $500-600 billion Cement, steel, construction equipment (Caterpillar, etc.).
16. Chemical Industry $450-550 billion Industrial chemicals, plastic production.
17. Fashion and Textiles (Clothing) $400-500 billion Clothing brands, second-hand platforms.
18. Legal and Consulting Services $400-450 billion Law firms, management consulting.
19. Publishing and Print Media $300-400 billion Books, magazines, newspapers, digital transformation.
20. Mining and Natural Resources $250-300 billion Gold, lithium, coal, rare earths.
21. Real Estate Management and Rental Services $250-300 billion Home rental, commercial property management.
22. Recycling and Waste Management $200-250 billion Waste collection, recycling, sustainability.
23. Furniture and Household Goods Production/Sales $200-220 billion IKEA, Wayfair, grows dependent on the housing sector.
24. Motorcycle and Leisure Vehicle Industry $8-10 billion direct, $50+ billion indirect Including Harley-Davidson, ATVs, scooters, service, and used vehicles.
25. Gaming and eSports Industry $80 – 100 billion Console, PC, and mobile gaming; Twitch, tournaments.

Notes:
• The top 10 sectors account for approximately 75% of total US GDP.
• While some industries, such as the motorcycle sector, appear small directly, they have a much larger economic impact when secondary markets, spare parts, service, and equipment are included.
• The gaming sector is rapidly growing due to the impact of digitalization.