About the Business Services Industry

The Business Services field includes the Professional, Scientific & Technical Services, Management of Companies, Real Estate, Rental & Leasing and Administrative Support & Waste Management Services sectors.

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Business Services Industry Trends

  • In 2022, there were around 46,000 establishments providing almost 425,000 jobs in the Business Services field, with a payroll of just over $41 billion dollars. That accounted for about 15% of total employment in the state, or 1 in every 7 jobs.
  • The largest sector was Professional, Scientific & Technical Services with 167,000 jobs at 27,300 establishments, followed by Administrative Support & Waste Management Services, with 135,000 jobs at 10,000 establishments. Management of Companies provides 87,500 jobs at 2,000 firms, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing is the smallest sector with 35,000 jobs at 7,000 establishments. 
  • Average annual wages topped $96,700 in 2022, which was about $27,000 above the average across all industries but varied from a low of just over $53,500 in Administrative Support & Waste Management Services to a high of nearly $143,000 in Management of Companies, which was the highest among the 20 main industries in the state.
  • In sum, the Business Services field gained more than 45,500 jobs from 2012 to 2022, including a jump of 26,500 jobs in the past 2 years. Professional, Scientific & Technical Services was one of the fastest and largest growing industries in Minnesota since 2012, gaining more than 35,000 jobs over the past 10 years, including 12,000 new jobs in the past 2 years. Administrative Support & Waste Management Services has added almost 13,000 jobs since 2020 as the economy has recovered.
  • Employers in the Business Services field reported nearly 17,000 job vacancies in 2022, as employers struggled to find workers to fill open jobs. A higher percentage of openings require postsecondary education, and median wage offers were higher than in other industries.
  • According to DEED’s long-term projections, the Business Services field is expected to add about 26,700 jobs over the next decade, a 6.8% rate of growth.
  • Several occupations in demand in Business Services are expected to see growth in the future as well as demand from replacement openings as existing workers retire. Many jobs in Business Services require postsecondary education, though some can be started with a High School Diploma and some on-the-job training.

Business Services Training Programs

Financial Industry Training

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Financial Industry Training

Invest in your future!Fast-track your way into the financial industry in 10 weeksLaunch your career with Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification, a gateway credential to mid/high level positions.Train for a financial services position with sala
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Office Administration Training

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Office Administration Training

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONPrepare for a career working in health insurance, a medical clinic or hospital.Class dates: January 13, 2025 - February 27, 2025 4 days/week for 7 weeks Monday - Thursday, 9:30am-2:30 pmFirst 3 days in person, th
Jan 13 - Feb 27, 2025
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