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Administrative and Support Services in Colorado: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 48.8 (Elevated), ranked #45 of 51 states. 13,680 establishments, 153,426 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 48.8
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 Colorado 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
7.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #48 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
39.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #19 of 51 states
Establishment Density
25.2
vs. national average
Rank #29 of 51 states
Market Volatility
13.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
18.0
Labor cost pressure

13,680 Establishments in Colorado

13,680
Establishments
-6.7% YoY
153,426
Total Employment
-3.2% YoY
$61,508
Average Annual Wage
+2.4% YoY

Colorado vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric CO National Difference
Entry Risk Score 48.8 39.9 +8.9
5-Year Retention 7.8% 51.0% -43.2
Growth Momentum 39.4 33.6 +5.8
Market Volatility 13.2 20.9 -7.7
Establishment Density 25.2 29.7 -4.5
Wage Pressure 18.0 23.2 -5.2

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

Colorado Ranks #45 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Colorado ranks #45 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
#45 Colorado You 48.8 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 Colorado stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 21.4 #1/51 Oklahoma 32.9 #12/51 Kansas 39.8 #22/51 New Mexico 44.6 #41/51 Utah 47.5 #42/51 Arizona 47.6 #43/51 Wyoming 60.4 #49/51

Other Industries in Colorado

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 →