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Accommodation and Food Services in Alaska: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 31.6 (Moderate), ranked #14 of 51 states. 2,147 establishments, 30,665 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 31.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national accommodation and food services average.

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Alaska exhibits structural stability in accommodation and food services, with volatility at 24.8 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
96.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #3 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
38.7
Scale of 0-100
Rank #27 of 51 states
Establishment Density
43.3
vs. national average
Rank #41 of 51 states
Market Volatility
24.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
58.0
Labor cost pressure

2,147 Establishments in Alaska

2,147
Establishments
+1.2% YoY
30,665
Total Employment
+0.2% YoY
$34,326
Average Annual Wage
+4.9% YoY

Alaska vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

How Alaska's accommodation and food services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric AK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 31.6 40.0 -8.4
5-Year Retention 96.1% 51.0% +45.1
Growth Momentum 38.7 41.1 -2.4
Market Volatility 24.8 23.9 +0.9
Establishment Density 43.3 27.0 +16.3
Wage Pressure 58.0 33.4 +24.6

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within accommodation and food services only.

Alaska Ranks #14 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Alaska ranks #14 out of 51 states for accommodation and food services market entry conditions.

Accommodation and Food Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Delaware 19.8 low
#2 North Carolina 23.4 low
#3 New Mexico 24.5 low
#4 Idaho 26.2 low
#5 Wisconsin 28.2 low
#14 Alaska You 31.6 moderate
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 31.6 · #14 Alabama — 44.1 · #37 Arkansas — 36.9 · #26 Arizona — 46.9 · #40 California — 57.2 · #47 Colorado — 46.9 · #41 Connecticut — 37.3 · #27 District of Columbia — 81.4 · #51 Delaware — 19.8 · #1 Florida — 53.6 · #44 Georgia — 43.6 · #35 Hawaii — 66.1 · #50 Iowa — 39.0 · #29 Idaho — 26.2 · #4 Illinois — 39.5 · #30 Indiana — 37.9 · #28 Kansas — 34.2 · #18 Kentucky — 36.9 · #25 Louisiana — 43.8 · #36 Massachusetts — 28.4 · #7 Maryland — 31.7 · #15 Maine — 55.0 · #46 Michigan — 29.2 · #10 Minnesota — 34.9 · #19 Missouri — 47.2 · #42 Mississippi — 35.6 · #21 Montana — 46.1 · #39 North Carolina — 23.4 · #2 North Dakota — 29.5 · #12 Nebraska — 41.5 · #31 New Hampshire — 28.8 · #8 New Jersey — 43.3 · #34 New Mexico — 24.5 · #3 Nevada — 64.0 · #49 New York — 58.6 · #48 Ohio — 29.3 · #11 Oklahoma — 35.0 · #20 Oregon — 42.8 · #32 Pennsylvania — 36.8 · #24 Rhode Island — 28.3 · #6 South Carolina — 29.2 · #9 South Dakota — 36.7 · #23 Tennessee — 29.5 · #13 Texas — 46.0 · #38 Utah — 36.5 · #22 Virginia — 33.6 · #16 Vermont — 51.0 · #43 Washington — 42.9 · #33 Wisconsin — 28.2 · #5 West Virginia — 33.7 · #17 Wyoming — 55.0 · #45
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About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does Alaska stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Other Industries in Alaska

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →