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Accommodation and Food Services in Oklahoma: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 35.0 (Moderate), ranked #20 of 51 states. 8,788 establishments, 162,747 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 35.0
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 Oklahoma 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
45.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #29 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
32.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #29 of 51 states
Establishment Density
11.9
vs. national average
Rank #10 of 51 states
Market Volatility
0.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
22.0
Labor cost pressure

8,788 Establishments in Oklahoma

8,788
Establishments
+0.8% YoY
162,747
Total Employment
+1.0% YoY
$22,224
Average Annual Wage
+3.1% YoY

Oklahoma vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

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

Metric OK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 35.0 40.0 -5.0
5-Year Retention 45.1% 51.0% -5.9
Growth Momentum 32.5 41.1 -8.6
Market Volatility 0.0 23.9 -23.9
Establishment Density 11.9 27.0 -15.1
Wage Pressure 22.0 33.4 -11.4

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

Oklahoma Ranks #20 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Oklahoma ranks #20 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
#20 Oklahoma You 35.0 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 Oklahoma stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

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

New Mexico 24.5 #3/51 Kansas 34.2 #18/51 Arkansas 36.9 #26/51 Texas 46.0 #38/51 Colorado 46.9 #41/51 Missouri 47.2 #42/51

Other Industries in Oklahoma

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 →