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Administrative and Support Services in California: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 42.0 (Moderate), ranked #27 of 51 states. 58,657 establishments, 1,090,040 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.

California's administrative and support services sector shows high establishment density (top 5 nationally) paired with firm retention in the bottom 10. This combination indicates elevated competitive pressure on new market entrants.

5-Year Firm Retention
11.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #46 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
38.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #20 of 51 states
Establishment Density
0.0
vs. national average
Rank #1 of 51 states
Market Volatility
11.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
5.5
Labor cost pressure

58,657 Establishments in California

58,657
Establishments
-0.6% YoY
1,090,040
Total Employment
-2.6% YoY
$63,609
Average Annual Wage
-0.3% YoY

California vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric CA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.0 39.9 +2.1
5-Year Retention 11.8% 51.0% -39.2
Growth Momentum 38.2 33.6 +4.6
Market Volatility 11.8 20.9 -9.1
Establishment Density 0.0 29.7 -29.7
Wage Pressure 5.5 23.2 -17.7

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

California Ranks #27 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

California ranks #27 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
#27 California 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 California stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Oregon 30.4 #7/51 Arizona 47.6 #43/51 Nevada 53.0 #48/51

Other Industries in California

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 →