NAICS 72

Accommodation and Food Services in Pennsylvania: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 36.8 (Moderate), ranked #24 of 51 states. 28,646 establishments, 464,668 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 36.8
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 Pennsylvania 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
58.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #22 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
25.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #40 of 51 states
Establishment Density
11.2
vs. national average
Rank #8 of 51 states
Market Volatility
31.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
28.0
Labor cost pressure

28,646 Establishments in Pennsylvania

28,646
Establishments
+0.9% YoY
464,668
Total Employment
+0.7% YoY
$25,513
Average Annual Wage
+3.4% YoY

Pennsylvania vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

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

Metric PA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 36.8 40.0 -3.2
5-Year Retention 58.8% 51.0% +7.8
Growth Momentum 25.4 41.1 -15.7
Market Volatility 31.5 23.9 +7.6
Establishment Density 11.2 27.0 -15.8
Wage Pressure 28.0 33.4 -5.4

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

Pennsylvania Ranks #24 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Pennsylvania ranks #24 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
#24 Pennsylvania You 36.8 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 Pennsylvania stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

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

Delaware 19.8 #1/51 Ohio 29.3 #11/51 Maryland 31.7 #15/51 West Virginia 33.7 #17/51 New Jersey 43.3 #34/51 New York 58.6 #48/51

Other Industries in Pennsylvania

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 →