Chart 15. Over-the-year employment change in professional and business services, by component industry, 2023
Industry Employment change

Professional, scientific, and technical services

258,000

Legal services

12,000

Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services

26,000

Architectural, engineering, and related services

39,000

Specialized design services

3,000

Computer systems design and related services

41,000

Management, scientific, and technical consulting services

63,000

Scientific research and development services

38,000

Advertising, public relations, and related services

18,000

Other professional, scientific, and technical services

19,000

Management of companies and enterprises

15,000

Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

-124,000

Office administrative services

24,000

Facilities support services

10,000

Employment services

-228,000

Temporary help services

-217,000

Business support services

-38,000

Travel arrangement and reservation services

12,000

Investigation and security services

26,000

Services to buildings and dwellings

44,000

Other support services

5,000

Waste management and remediation services

21,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.