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Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US - Employment (2021-2031)
There are xx employees in the Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Companies in this industry develop and publish operating systems and productivity software for computers and servers. An operating system is an interface with which computer users interact; productivity software includes basic applications, such as word processors, spreadsheets and slideshow creation tools. Companies may also generate revenue from tech support and software resales. This industry does not include computer hardware manufacturing or the development of any graphics-based editing tools.
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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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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Manufacturing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Computer & Packaged Software Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Software Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Business Analytics & Enterprise Software Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Software Publishing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Software Publishing in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Software Publishing in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Software Publishing in Ireland |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Software Developers in Ireland |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Software Development in China |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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How many people are employed in the Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US in 2026?
There is 380,684 people employed in the Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US as of 2026.
What is employment growth in the Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US in 2026?
The number of people employed in the Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US grew 9.1% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
Is employment in the Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing 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 Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US employ?
The average Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US business is 58.0 employees.
Are businesses in the Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing in the US has decreased in the last five years.
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