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Providence County Business Data
Businesses, industries, trucking companies, banks and bankruptcies in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Employer establishments
- 16,414
- 2023
- Employees
- 273,731
- Average annual pay
- $63,100
- Nonemployer businesses
- 58,378
- $2.77B receipts, 2024
Industries
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| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1,912 | 13,278 | $81,884 |
| Retail trade | 1,904 | 25,964 | $35,308 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,861 | 57,123 | $62,792 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,806 | 28,868 | $28,758 |
| Other services | 1,795 | 10,250 | $44,979 |
| Professional and technical services | 1,675 | 15,738 | $94,665 |
| Administrative and support services | 1,035 | 15,154 | $55,312 |
| Finance and insurance | 833 | 24,242 | $115,170 |
| Manufacturing | 751 | 21,219 | $62,681 |
| Real estate and rental | 735 | 3,181 | $66,672 |
| Wholesale trade | 650 | 9,714 | $81,848 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 545 | 6,548 | $49,820 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 271 | 4,892 | $30,290 |
| Educational services | 263 | 24,499 | $48,803 |
| Information | 233 | 3,866 | $87,741 |
| Management of companies | 85 | 7,620 | $93,171 |
| Utilities | 32 | 1,460 | $140,075 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 | 11 | $32,273 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 5 | 89 | $97,124 |
Total annual payroll: $17.27B
Establishments by number of employees
2023
- 1 to 4 employees8,98554.7%
- 5 to 9 employees2,90117.7%
- 10 to 19 employees2,07912.7%
- 20 to 49 employees1,5589.5%
- 50 to 99 employees5063.1%
- 100 to 249 employees2531.5%
- 250 to 499 employees820.5%
- 500 to 999 employees320.2%
- 1,000 or more employees180.1%
Trucking companies
2,840 active carriers with 14,205 power units and 15,409 drivers
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| Company | Power units | Drivers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unfi Transport LLCUSDOT 179097 | 2,222 | 2,520 | For hire |
| Narragansett Electric CompanyUSDOT 7622736 | 835 | 617 | Private |
| Narragansett Electric CompanyUSDOT 13664 | 676 | 584 | Private |
| Rhode Island Public Transit AuthorityUSDOT 749373 | 359 | 530 | For hire |
| CVS Transportation LLCUSDOT 612151 | 322 | 342 | For hire |
| Patriot Hauling CompanyUSDOT 751284 | 235 | 75 | For hire |
| Stanley Tree Service IncUSDOT 440805 | 205 | 179 | Private |
| Agi Construction IncUSDOT 484940 | 170 | 170 | Private |
| Pet Food Experts IncUSDOT 353405 | 156 | 166 | Private |
| Waste Management of Rhode Island IncUSDOT 286550 | 112 | 104 | Private |
Banks headquartered in Providence County
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| Bank | Total assets | Deposits | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Bank, National Association | $232.5B | $188.7B | 977 |
Business bankruptcies
Rhode Island by county134 business cases (113 under Chapter 11) and 855 cases in all were filed in the 12 months ending June 2026.
County Business Patterns counts employer establishments by the county where they are located. The Census Bureau adds small random noise to protect confidentiality, and some small cells are withheld (shown as Not reported).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns, FMCSA, FDIC and the U.S. Courts · Last updated 12/31/2023