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Accommodation and Food Services in Massachusetts: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 28.4 (Low), ranked #7 of 51 states. 16,327 establishments, 299,905 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 28.4
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

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

The accommodation and food services sector in Massachusetts 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
86.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #8 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
40.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #23 of 51 states
Establishment Density
16.5
vs. national average
Rank #22 of 51 states
Market Volatility
49.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
26.0
Labor cost pressure

16,327 Establishments in Massachusetts

16,327
Establishments
-2.2% YoY
299,905
Total Employment
+0.5% YoY
$35,918
Average Annual Wage
+3.3% YoY

Massachusetts vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

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

Metric MA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 28.4 40.0 -11.6
5-Year Retention 86.3% 51.0% +35.3
Growth Momentum 40.2 41.1 -0.9
Market Volatility 49.4 23.9 +25.5
Establishment Density 16.5 27.0 -10.5
Wage Pressure 26.0 33.4 -7.4

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

Massachusetts Ranks #7 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Massachusetts ranks #7 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
#7 Massachusetts You 28.4 low
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 Massachusetts stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

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

Rhode Island 28.3 #6/51 New Hampshire 28.8 #8/51 Connecticut 37.3 #27/51 Vermont 51.0 #43/51 New York 58.6 #48/51

Other Industries in Massachusetts

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 →