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Administrative and Support Services in Alabama: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 31.7 (Moderate), ranked #9 of 51 states. 9,508 establishments, 120,533 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 31.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national administrative and support services average.

🛡️Stable Market

Alabama exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 13.6 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
72.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #15 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
24.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #34 of 51 states
Establishment Density
11.6
vs. national average
Rank #11 of 51 states
Market Volatility
13.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
20.3
Labor cost pressure

9,508 Establishments in Alabama

9,508
Establishments
+3.0% YoY
120,533
Total Employment
-4.2% YoY
$42,632
Average Annual Wage
+2.9% YoY

Alabama vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

How Alabama's administrative and support services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric AL National Difference
Entry Risk Score 31.7 39.9 -8.2
5-Year Retention 72.5% 51.0% +21.5
Growth Momentum 24.2 33.6 -9.4
Market Volatility 13.6 20.9 -7.3
Establishment Density 11.6 29.7 -18.1
Wage Pressure 20.3 23.2 -2.9

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

Alabama Ranks #9 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Alabama ranks #9 out of 51 states for administrative and support services market entry conditions.

Administrative and Support Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Nebraska 21.4 low
#2 South Dakota 21.7 low
#3 Iowa 22.1 low
#4 Maine 24.6 low
#5 Wisconsin 25.2 low
#9 Alabama You 31.7 moderate
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 38.0 · #20 Alabama — 31.7 · #9 Arkansas — 42.0 · #29 Arizona — 47.6 · #43 California — 42.0 · #27 Colorado — 48.8 · #45 Connecticut — 32.1 · #10 District of Columbia — 41.2 · #25 Delaware — 43.2 · #35 Florida — 52.0 · #47 Georgia — 43.4 · #37 Hawaii — 60.7 · #50 Iowa — 22.1 · #3 Idaho — 42.1 · #30 Illinois — 50.5 · #46 Indiana — 33.5 · #14 Kansas — 39.8 · #22 Kentucky — 35.9 · #19 Louisiana — 43.9 · #40 Massachusetts — 35.4 · #17 Maryland — 32.6 · #11 Maine — 24.6 · #4 Michigan — 33.1 · #13 Minnesota — 34.2 · #15 Missouri — 43.8 · #39 Mississippi — 31.3 · #8 Montana — 67.3 · #51 North Carolina — 42.8 · #32 North Dakota — 34.8 · #16 Nebraska — 21.4 · #1 New Hampshire — 43.2 · #36 New Jersey — 41.0 · #24 New Mexico — 44.6 · #41 Nevada — 53.0 · #48 New York — 47.6 · #44 Ohio — 35.8 · #18 Oklahoma — 32.9 · #12 Oregon — 30.4 · #7 Pennsylvania — 25.3 · #6 Rhode Island — 42.0 · #27 South Carolina — 41.9 · #26 South Dakota — 21.7 · #2 Tennessee — 38.3 · #21 Texas — 43.0 · #34 Utah — 47.5 · #42 Virginia — 43.0 · #33 Vermont — 43.4 · #38 Washington — 42.2 · #31 Wisconsin — 25.2 · #5 West Virginia — 40.6 · #23 Wyoming — 60.4 · #49
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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 Alabama stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

How Alabama's administrative and support services market compares to bordering states.

Mississippi 31.3 #8/51 Tennessee 38.3 #21/51 Georgia 43.4 #37/51 Florida 52.0 #47/51

Other Industries in Alabama

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Accommodation and Food Services → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Information → Other Services →