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Administrative and Support Services in Alaska: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 38.0 (Moderate), ranked #20 of 51 states. 1,706 establishments, 12,021 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 38.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

The administrative and support services sector in Alaska 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
62.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #20 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
35.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #23 of 51 states
Establishment Density
24.0
vs. national average
Rank #27 of 51 states
Market Volatility
31.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
27.2
Labor cost pressure

1,706 Establishments in Alaska

1,706
Establishments
+3.0% YoY
12,021
Total Employment
+2.7% YoY
$60,951
Average Annual Wage
+4.4% YoY

Alaska vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric AK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 38.0 39.9 -1.9
5-Year Retention 62.8% 51.0% +11.8
Growth Momentum 35.2 33.6 +1.6
Market Volatility 31.4 20.9 +10.5
Establishment Density 24.0 29.7 -5.7
Wage Pressure 27.2 23.2 +4.0

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

Alaska Ranks #20 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Alaska ranks #20 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
#20 Alaska You 38.0 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 Alaska stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Other Industries in Alaska

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 →