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Accommodation and Food Services in Maine: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 55.0 (High), ranked #46 of 51 states. 4,434 establishments, 59,659 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 55.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

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

The accommodation and food services sector in Maine 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
25.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #39 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
39.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #25 of 51 states
Establishment Density
57.7
vs. national average
Rank #47 of 51 states
Market Volatility
31.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
24.0
Labor cost pressure

4,434 Establishments in Maine

4,434
Establishments
+1.9% YoY
59,659
Total Employment
+1.6% YoY
$32,163
Average Annual Wage
+3.2% YoY

Maine vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

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

Metric ME National Difference
Entry Risk Score 55.0 40.0 +15.0
5-Year Retention 25.5% 51.0% -25.5
Growth Momentum 39.3 41.1 -1.8
Market Volatility 31.2 23.9 +7.3
Establishment Density 57.7 27.0 +30.7
Wage Pressure 24.0 33.4 -9.4

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

Maine Ranks #46 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Maine ranks #46 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
#46 Maine You 55.0 high
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 Maine stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

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

New Hampshire 28.8 #8/51

Other Industries in Maine

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 →