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Administrative and Support Services in Connecticut: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 32.1 (Moderate), ranked #10 of 51 states. 10,532 establishments, 88,592 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 32.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

Connecticut exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 14.5 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
80.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #11 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
30.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #27 of 51 states
Establishment Density
40.9
vs. national average
Rank #41 of 51 states
Market Volatility
14.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
24.0
Labor cost pressure

10,532 Establishments in Connecticut

10,532
Establishments
+14.8% YoY
88,592
Total Employment
-0.7% YoY
$66,686
Average Annual Wage
+3.7% YoY

Connecticut vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric CT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 32.1 39.9 -7.8
5-Year Retention 80.4% 51.0% +29.4
Growth Momentum 30.2 33.6 -3.4
Market Volatility 14.5 20.9 -6.4
Establishment Density 40.9 29.7 +11.2
Wage Pressure 24.0 23.2 +0.8

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

Connecticut Ranks #10 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Connecticut ranks #10 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
#10 Connecticut You 32.1 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 Connecticut stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Massachusetts 35.4 #17/51 Rhode Island 42.0 #27/51 New York 47.6 #44/51

Other Industries in Connecticut

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 →