Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services businesses in Cook County, IL
Census County Business Patterns 2022. NAICS sector 54.
Establishments
19,198
50.5% of IL sector
Employees
266,129
59.0% of IL sector
Annual Payroll
$34.54B
total 2022
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County context
Population
5,185,812
Median Household Income
$81,797
Median Home Value
$305,200
Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023.
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Compare to Illinois state averages
| Metric | Cook County | IL total | County share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 19,198 | 38,012 | 50.5% |
| Employees | 266,129 | 450,829 | 59.0% |
| Annual Payroll | $34.54B | $52.72B | — |
Related resources
Other sectors in Cook County
- Health Care and Social Assistance (16,051 establishments)
- Retail Trade (13,648 establishments)
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (12,882 establishments)
- Accommodation and Food Services (12,631 establishments)
- Construction (10,766 establishments)
- Transportation and Warehousing (9,479 establishments)