CBP data indicates that there are more establishments categorized as health care and social assistance businesses with 500 or more employees in Massachusetts than in any other category.
The following table shows how many publishing industries (except internet) with 500 or more employees were in Massachusetts during the period from 2012 to 2016.
Publishing industries (except internet) with 500 or more employees in Massachusetts (2012-2016)
Year
Total businesses
2012
27,062
2013
27,090
2014
27,086
2015
26,859
2016
27,486