GeneratorTrade Industry Crystal Ball
Real BLS employment data + deterministic CAGR projections — no AI, no guessing
5yr
14
Industries Analyzed
6
Skyrocketing
2
Strong Growth
2.03%
Avg CAGR
Decorative
Top Industry
Top 5 Industries — Historical + Projected Employment
- Decorative Concrete
- Other Specialty Trade
- Plumbing & HVAC
- Commercial Construction
- Electrical Contractors
Historical BLS data + projected forward 5 years via CAGR
Industry Rankings — by Growth Velocity Score
| # | Industry | Emp (K) | 10yr CAGR | 3yr Growth | Wage CAGR | 5yr Proj | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decorative Concrete Concrete · NAICS 238990 · proxy: Other Specialty Trade (238990) | 417.7 | +3.32% | +12.74% | 4.03% | 491.8K(+17.74%) | 88 | Skyrocketing |
| 2 | Other Specialty Trade Other · NAICS 238990 | 417.7 | +3.32% | +12.74% | 4.03% | 491.8K(+17.74%) | 88 | Skyrocketing |
| 3 | Plumbing & HVAC Plumbing · NAICS 238220 | 1355.4 | +2.8% | +6.46% | 4.13% | 1556.3K(+14.83%) | 85 | Skyrocketing |
| 4 | Commercial Construction Construction · NAICS 236220 | 806.4 | +2.97% | +10.19% | 3.72% | 933.4K(+15.75%) | 85 | Skyrocketing |
| 5 | Electrical Contractors Electrical · NAICS 238210 | 1167.4 | +2.84% | +7.12% | 3.78% | 1342.9K(+15.03%) | 84 | Skyrocketing |
| 6 | Roofing Contractors Roofing · NAICS 238160 | 253.9 | +3% | +2.79% | 4.31% | 294.3K(+15.9%) | 78 | Skyrocketing |
| 7 | Polished Concrete Concrete · NAICS 238110 · proxy: Poured Concrete (238110) | 267.5 | +2.03% | +4.9% | 4.21% | 295.8K(+10.57%) | 66 | Strong Growth |
| 8 | Poured Concrete Foundation Concrete · NAICS 238110 | 267.5 | +2.03% | +4.9% | 4.21% | 295.8K(+10.57%) | 66 | Strong Growth |
| 9 | Epoxy Flooring Epoxy · NAICS 238330 · proxy: Flooring Contractors (238330) | 86.0 | +1.58% | +6.83% | 3.49% | 93.0K(+8.17%) | 49 | Steady |
| 10 | Flooring Contractors Flooring · NAICS 238330 | 86.0 | +1.58% | +6.83% | 3.49% | 93.0K(+8.17%) | 49 | Steady |
| 11 | Epoxy Coatings Epoxy · NAICS 238320 · proxy: Painting & Wall Covering (238320) | 210.2 | +0.72% | +5.42% | 3.67% | 217.8K(+3.64%) | 45 | Steady |
| 12 | Painting & Wall Covering Painting · NAICS 238320 | 210.2 | +0.72% | +5.42% | 3.67% | 217.8K(+3.64%) | 45 | Steady |
| 13 | Finish Carpentry Carpentry · NAICS 238350 | 159.9 | +1.24% | -0.19% | 3.14% | 170.0K(+6.34%) | 45 | Steady |
| 14 | Drywall & Insulation Drywall · NAICS 238310 | 246.1 | +0.33% | -2.26% | 3.18% | 250.2K(+1.67%) | 38 | Stagnant |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Current Employment Statistics
Fetched: 9/26/2026, 3:15:55 AM
Method: 10-year CAGR from real BLS CES employment data, projected forward 5 years deterministically. No AI — pure math on government data.