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Accommodation and Food Services in Nebraska: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 41.5 (Moderate), ranked #31 of 51 states. 4,838 establishments, 82,946 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 41.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

The accommodation and food services sector in Nebraska 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
41.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #31 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
39.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #26 of 51 states
Establishment Density
22.9
vs. national average
Rank #28 of 51 states
Market Volatility
6.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
42.0
Labor cost pressure

4,838 Establishments in Nebraska

4,838
Establishments
+0.4% YoY
82,946
Total Employment
+2.6% YoY
$22,584
Average Annual Wage
+4.1% YoY

Nebraska vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

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

Metric NE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 41.5 40.0 +1.5
5-Year Retention 41.2% 51.0% -9.8
Growth Momentum 39.2 41.1 -1.9
Market Volatility 6.1 23.9 -17.8
Establishment Density 22.9 27.0 -4.1
Wage Pressure 42.0 33.4 +8.6

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

Nebraska Ranks #31 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Nebraska ranks #31 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
#31 Nebraska You 41.5 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 Nebraska stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

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

Kansas 34.2 #18/51 South Dakota 36.7 #23/51 Iowa 39.0 #29/51 Colorado 46.9 #41/51 Missouri 47.2 #42/51 Wyoming 55.0 #45/51

Other Industries in Nebraska

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 →