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Administrative and Support Services in Arkansas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 42.0 (Moderate), ranked #29 of 51 states. 7,276 establishments, 69,371 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.0
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 Arkansas 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
47.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #28 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
46.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #13 of 51 states
Establishment Density
26.5
vs. national average
Rank #31 of 51 states
Market Volatility
36.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
28.6
Labor cost pressure

7,276 Establishments in Arkansas

7,276
Establishments
+9.8% YoY
69,371
Total Employment
-0.1% YoY
$45,903
Average Annual Wage
+4.7% YoY

Arkansas vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric AR National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.0 39.9 +2.1
5-Year Retention 47.1% 51.0% -3.9
Growth Momentum 46.0 33.6 +12.4
Market Volatility 36.8 20.9 +15.9
Establishment Density 26.5 29.7 -3.2
Wage Pressure 28.6 23.2 +5.4

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

Arkansas Ranks #29 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Arkansas ranks #29 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
#29 Arkansas You 42.0 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 Arkansas stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Mississippi 31.3 #8/51 Oklahoma 32.9 #12/51 Tennessee 38.3 #21/51 Texas 43.0 #34/51 Missouri 43.8 #39/51 Louisiana 43.9 #40/51

Other Industries in Arkansas

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 →