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Retail Establishments
103,269
Direct Retail Employment
759,760
Total Retail Employment Impact
1,110,430
Direct Retail Labor Income ($million)
$24,710
Total Labor Income Impact ($million)
$46,907
Direct Retail GDP ($million)
$39,940
Total Impact GDP ($million)
$79,060
New Jersey Retail Information Retail directly and indirectly supports 1 in 4 New Jersey jobs.
Retail is directly and indirectly responsible for 17% of New Jersey's GDP.
Retail directly and indirectly generates 16% of labor income in New Jersey.
Retail supports 1,110,430 jobs in New Jersey.
New Jersey Facts
State Abbreviation -
NJ
State Capital -
Trenton
Area -
8,721 square miles
Population -
8,791,894
The Direct Impact of the Retail Industry in New Jersey by Sub-Sector, 2009
| NAICS | Sub-sector Description | Employment (Jobs) | Labor Income ($millions) | GDP ($millions) | Retail Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | Motor vehicle and parts dealers | 44,402 | $3,513 | $2,908 | 6,307 |
| 442 | Furniture and home furnishings stores | 16,926 | $1,249 | $695 | 3,019 |
| 443 | Electronics and appliances stores | 17,718 | $1,274 | $1,027 | 2,679 |
| 444 | Building material and garden equipment and suppliers dealers | 32,048 | $2,222 | $1,411 | 2,897 |
| 445 | Food and beverage stores | 112,681 | $5,956 | $3,671 | 11,448 |
| 446 | Health and personal care stores | 39,622 | $2,740 | $1,750 | 6,343 |
| 447 | Gasoline stations | 15,609 | $960 | $587 | 2,500 |
| 448 | Clothing and clothing accessories stores | 63,291 | $3,511 | $1,767 | 9,695 |
| 451 | Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores | 22,206 | $918 | $561 | 3,833 |
| 452 | General merchandise stores | 65,858 | $3,058 | $1,878 | 1,965 |
| 453 | Miscellaneous store retailers | 38,098 | $1,257 | $837 | 8,653 |
| 454 | Nonstore retailers | 38,671 | $4,899 | $1,647 | 18,452 |
| 722 | Food services and drinking places | 252,631 | $8,384 | $5,969 | 25,478 |
| Industry Description | Employment (Jobs) |
GDP ($Million) |
|---|---|---|
|
Real estate and rental and leasing |
265,421 | $83,559 |
|
Professional, scientific, and technical services |
425,106 | $43,785 |
|
Retail trade (including food services and drinking places) |
759,760 | $39,940 |
|
Finance and insurance |
316,002 | $39,414 |
|
Health care and social assistance |
568,177 | $37,072 |
|
Manufacturing |
278,018 | $36,428 |
|
Wholesale trade |
237,280 | $34,888 |
|
Information |
100,894 | $22,431 |
|
Construction |
224,516 | $15,260 |
|
Administrative and waste services |
291,221 | $13,937 |
|
Transportation and warehousing |
192,777 | $13,752 |
|
Management of companies and enterprises |
78,928 | $12,535 |
|
Other services, except public administration |
244,452 | $9,705 |
|
Utilities |
12,526 | $8,203 |
|
Educational services |
118,251 | $4,696 |
|
Arts, entertainment, and recreation |
105,937 | $3,819 |
|
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and related activities |
21,722 | $732 |
|
Mining |
5,294 | $85 |
Senate
Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D)
Contact: 
Sen. Robert Menéndez (D)
Contact:
House
District 1
Rep. Robert E. Andrews (D)
Contact:
District 2
Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo (R)
Contact:
District 3
Rep. Jon Runyan (R)
Contact:
District 4
Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R)
Contact:
District 5
Rep. Scott Garrett (R)
Contact:
District 6
Rep. Frank J. Pallone Jr. (D)
Contact:
District 7
Rep. Leonard Lance (R)
Contact:
District 8
Rep. Albio Sires (D)
Contact:
District 9
Rep. Bill J. Pascrell Jr. (D)
Contact:
District 10
Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. (D)
Contact:
District 11
Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (R)
Contact:
District 12
Rep. Rush D. Holt Jr. (D)
Contact:
* Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
The Economic Impact of the U.S. Retail Industry,
August 2011. All data pertain to 2009.
The Economic Impact of the U.S. Retail Industry,
August 2011. All data pertain to 2009.