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Accommodation and Food Services in Louisiana: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.8 (Elevated), ranked #36 of 51 states. 12,672 establishments, 196,045 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

The accommodation and food services sector in Louisiana is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
39.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #32 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
24.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #41 of 51 states
Establishment Density
34.1
vs. national average
Rank #38 of 51 states
Market Volatility
20.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
8.0
Labor cost pressure

12,672 Establishments in Louisiana

12,672
Establishments
+2.1% YoY
196,045
Total Employment
+0.7% YoY
$24,665
Average Annual Wage
+2.4% YoY

Louisiana vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

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

Metric LA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.8 40.0 +3.8
5-Year Retention 39.2% 51.0% -11.8
Growth Momentum 24.5 41.1 -16.6
Market Volatility 20.8 23.9 -3.1
Establishment Density 34.1 27.0 +7.1
Wage Pressure 8.0 33.4 -25.4

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

Louisiana Ranks #36 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Louisiana ranks #36 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
#36 Louisiana You 43.8 elevated
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 Louisiana stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

How Louisiana's accommodation and food services market compares to bordering states.

Mississippi 35.6 #21/51 Arkansas 36.9 #26/51 Texas 46.0 #38/51

Other Industries in Louisiana

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 →