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Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US - Employment (2021-2031)
There are xx employees in the Lumber & Building Material Stores industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. This industry consists of stores and dealers (e.g., lumberyards) that retail building materials such as lumber, hardwood, stone and brick. This industry also supplies cabinets, floor coverings, roofing materials, electrical and plumbing goods, doors and windows to the construction market. The industry doesn't include home improvement centers, paint and wallpaper specialty stores or hardware stores.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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Related Industries
| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Improvement Stores in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Paint Stores in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hardware Stores in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Construction in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Remodeling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Lumber & Building Material Stores in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hardware and Building Supplies Retailing in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hardware and Building Supplies Retailing in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hardware & Home Improvement Stores in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hardware & Home Improvement Stores in Ireland |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are employed in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US in 2026?
There is 304,217 people employed in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US as of 2026.
What is employment growth in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US in 2026?
The number of people employed in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US grew 0.2% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
Is employment in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US employ?
The average Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US business is 8.8 employees.
Are businesses in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US has increased in the last five years.
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