NAICS 2383-digit subsector · NAICS 2022Sector 23

NAICS Code 238: Specialty Trade Contractors

The NAICS code for Specialty Trade Contractors is 238.

Specialty Trade Contractors focus on a single trade such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, or concrete work, typically as subcontractors on larger projects. They account for the majority of construction employment and are critical to both new builds and renovation activity.

Specialty Trade Contractors is a 3-digit subsector of the broader Construction (NAICS 23) sector.

839,303

Total US Entities

Industry Groups

238

NAICS Code

Classification

Industry Groups (4-digit)

NAICS Code	Industry Group Title	US Entities
2381	NAICS 2381 — Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	171,099
2382	NAICS 2382 — Building Equipment Contractors	314,316
2383	NAICS 2383 — Building Finishing Contractors	171,325
2389	NAICS 2389 — Other Specialty Trade Contractors	182,453

Sample Data

Sample Companies in This Industry

Subsector 238 — Specialty Trade Contractors

Company Name	Location	Employees	NAICS Code
Comfort Systems USA	Houston, TX	10,000+	238
MYR Group Inc	Rolling Meadows, IL	5,000-9,999	238
Encompass Services Corporation	Atlanta, GA	1,000-4,999	238

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Other Subsectors in Construction

NAICS 236 — Construction of Buildings566,908 entities

NAICS 237 — Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction106,552 entities

Working with legacy records? convert a NAICS code to SIC using the mapping table — NAICS 2022 at the five-digit industry level paired with SIC 1987 four-digit industries, with coverage gaps stated.