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Administrative and Support Services in District of Columbia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 41.2 (Moderate), ranked #25 of 51 states. 3,448 establishments, 47,370 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 41.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

District of Columbia presents favorable entry conditions for administrative and support services: low overall risk (41.2), limited market saturation (bottom 5), and firm retention in the top 5. The combination is uncommon across the national dataset.

5-Year Firm Retention
94.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #4 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
11.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #46 of 51 states
Establishment Density
100.0
vs. national average
Rank #51 of 51 states
Market Volatility
42.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
21.2
Labor cost pressure

3,448 Establishments in District of Columbia

3,448
Establishments
+0.4% YoY
47,370
Total Employment
-2.1% YoY
$71,615
Average Annual Wage
+3.1% YoY

District of Columbia vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric DC National Difference
Entry Risk Score 41.2 39.9 +1.3
5-Year Retention 94.1% 51.0% +43.1
Growth Momentum 11.5 33.6 -22.1
Market Volatility 42.9 20.9 +22.0
Establishment Density 100.0 29.7 +70.3
Wage Pressure 21.2 23.2 -2.0

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

District of Columbia Ranks #25 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

District of Columbia ranks #25 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
#25 District of Columbia You 41.2 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 District of Columbia stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

How District of Columbia's administrative and support services market compares to bordering states.

Maryland 32.6 #11/51 Virginia 43.0 #33/51

Other Industries in District of Columbia

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 →