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Administrative and Support Services in Arizona: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 47.6 (Elevated), ranked #43 of 51 states. 14,713 establishments, 245,123 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 47.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

The administrative and support services sector in Arizona shows signs of market maturation: momentum index at 24.3 (bottom half) combined with below-average firm retention (bottom 15). Net establishment formation is likely flat or negative.

5-Year Firm Retention
27.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #38 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
24.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #33 of 51 states
Establishment Density
16.3
vs. national average
Rank #19 of 51 states
Market Volatility
21.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
23.5
Labor cost pressure

14,713 Establishments in Arizona

14,713
Establishments
+2.6% YoY
245,123
Total Employment
-1.6% YoY
$56,631
Average Annual Wage
+3.6% YoY

Arizona vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric AZ National Difference
Entry Risk Score 47.6 39.9 +7.7
5-Year Retention 27.4% 51.0% -23.6
Growth Momentum 24.3 33.6 -9.3
Market Volatility 21.1 20.9 +0.2
Establishment Density 16.3 29.7 -13.4
Wage Pressure 23.5 23.2 +0.3

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

Arizona Ranks #43 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Arizona ranks #43 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
#43 Arizona You 47.6 elevated
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 Arizona stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

California 42.0 #27/51 New Mexico 44.6 #41/51 Utah 47.5 #42/51 Colorado 48.8 #45/51 Nevada 53.0 #48/51

Other Industries in Arizona

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 →