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Administrative and Support Services in Delaware: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.2 (Elevated), ranked #35 of 51 states. 4,886 establishments, 28,768 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

📈Growth Opportunity

Delaware ranks top 5 in growth momentum while maintaining relatively low market saturation (bottom 5). This combination signals an underpenetrated market with expanding demand.

5-Year Firm Retention
49.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #27 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 66.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #3 of 51 states
Establishment Density
98.2
vs. national average
Rank #50 of 51 states
Market Volatility
46.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
17.5
Labor cost pressure

4,886 Establishments in Delaware

4,886
Establishments
+9.0% YoY
28,768
Total Employment
-2.5% YoY
$57,252
Average Annual Wage
+2.3% YoY

Delaware vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric DE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.2 39.9 +3.3
5-Year Retention 49.0% 51.0% -2.0
Growth Momentum 66.5 33.6 +32.9
Market Volatility 46.8 20.9 +25.9
Establishment Density 98.2 29.7 +68.5
Wage Pressure 17.5 23.2 -5.7

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

Delaware Ranks #35 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Delaware ranks #35 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
#35 Delaware You 43.2 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 Delaware stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Pennsylvania 25.3 #6/51 Maryland 32.6 #11/51 New Jersey 41.0 #24/51

Other Industries in Delaware

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 →