National Recreation

Professional and business services

Professional services tied to outdoor recreation — including landscape and environmental consulting, recreation facility management, and administrative services for parks and recreation businesses.

Includes: Environmental consulting, recreation business management, landscape architecture, outdoor event planning and management

Value Added
$11.79B
2024
YoY Growth
+6.8%
20232024
Employment
0.09M
2024
Compensation
$7.16B
2024

Professional and business services: Value Added vs Gross Output

Gross Output measures total economic output including intermediate inputs. Value Added measures contribution to GDP.

Professional and business services: Nominal vs Real

Comparing current dollars to inflation-adjusted (2017 dollars) shows the true growth trajectory.

Professional and business services: Year-over-Year Growth

Annual percentage change shows volatility and trend patterns.

Professional and business services: Employment & Compensation

Jobs supported and total compensation paid in this industry sector.

2024