Free U.S. Small Business Job Creation by Top 10 States (2018–2025) Chart
The chart presents the top 10 U.S. states generating the most small business jobs between 2018 and 2025, underscoring their contribution to national employment and economic development. California leads the nation with 13 billion jobs created, followed closely by Texas at 12.25 billion, demonstrating their dominant entrepreneurial ecosystems and support for small enterprises. Florida ranks third with 11.25 billion, driven by strong tourism and service industries, while New York follows with 10.2 billion, fueled by finance and innovation sectors. North Carolina and Georgia report 8.75 billion and 8.55 billion, respectively, highlighting robust business climates in the Southeast. Ohio contributes 8 billion, reflecting steady industrial diversification, while Illinois records 7.9 billion. Arizona achieves 7.7 billion, signaling rapid job growth in small enterprises, and Pennsylvania rounds out the list with 7.58 billion, showing consistent regional progress in small business employment.
| Labels | Total Jobs Created (2018–2025) |
|---|---|
| California | 13 |
| Texas | 12.25 |
| Florida | 11.25 |
| New York | 10.2 |
| North Carolina | 8.75 |
| Georgia | 8.55 |
| Ohio | 8 |
| Illinois | 7.9 |
| Arizona | 7.7 |
| Pennsylvania | 7.58 |
