Tennessee Employment Sector Statistics (2024)
Workforce distribution by employment sector for Tennessee
Employment Indicators for Tennessee (2024)
Total Employed
3,362,616
Civilian 16+
Private For-Profit
71.4 %
Largest Sector
Self-Employed
6.9%
Entrepreneurship
Government
13.7%
Public Sector
Tennessee Workforce by Sector & Gender
Tennessee Employment Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Total Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 2,401,323 | 71.4% |
| Government | 459,590 | 13.7% |
| Self-Employed | 232,443 | 6.9% |
| Private Non-Profit | 262,940 | 7.8% |
Tennessee Gender Ratio Analysis by Employment Sector (2024)
| Sector | Male:Female Ratio |
|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1.23:1 |
| Government | 0.74:1 |
| Self-Employed | 1.68:1 |
Tennessee Employment Trends (2010–2024)
Tennessee Historical Employment Sector Trends
| Year | Private | Gov | Self-Emp | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71.4% | 13.7% | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 71.6% | 13.6% | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| 2022 | 71.9% | 13.3% | 6.8% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | 72.0% | 13.4% | 6.9% | 7.6% |
| 2020 | 72.1% | 13.3% | 6.8% | 7.6% |
| 2019 | 72.4% | 13.3% | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| 2018 | 72.3% | 13.4% | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| 2017 | 72.0% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| 2016 | 71.7% | 13.9% | 6.7% | 7.6% |
| 2015 | 71.3% | 14.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% |
| 2014 | 70.9% | 14.3% | 6.9% | 7.6% |
| 2013 | 70.7% | 14.5% | 7.0% | 7.6% |
| 2012 | 70.8% | 14.4% | 7.2% | 7.5% |
| 2011 | 70.8% | 14.3% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| 2010 | 71.0% | 14.2% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
Employment Sector FAQs for Tennessee
The largest employment sector in Tennessee is Private For-Profit, which employs 71.4% of the local workforce.
There are approximately 3,362,616 civilian workers aged 16 and over currently employed in Tennessee.
In the private for-profit sector, the male-to-female ratio is 1.23:1. This metric helps highlight gender participation across the most prominent industry classes.
Since 2010, the total number of workers in Tennessee has shown an increase, moving from 2,816,637 to 3,362,616 according to Census Bureau records.