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Administrative and Support Services in Hawaii: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 60.7 (High), ranked #50 of 51 states. 3,476 establishments, 36,402 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 60.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

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

⚡Volatile Market

The administrative and support services sector in Hawaii shows signs of market maturation: momentum index at 13.3 (bottom 10) combined with below-average firm retention (bottom 5). Net establishment formation is likely flat or negative.

5-Year Firm Retention
5.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #49 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
13.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #43 of 51 states
Establishment Density
25.7
vs. national average
Rank #30 of 51 states
Market Volatility
53.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
18.4
Labor cost pressure

3,476 Establishments in Hawaii

3,476
Establishments
+5.2% YoY
36,402
Total Employment
+0.8% YoY
$50,440
Average Annual Wage
+2.5% YoY

Hawaii vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric HI National Difference
Entry Risk Score 60.7 39.9 +20.8
5-Year Retention 5.9% 51.0% -45.1
Growth Momentum 13.3 33.6 -20.3
Market Volatility 53.0 20.9 +32.1
Establishment Density 25.7 29.7 -4.0
Wage Pressure 18.4 23.2 -4.8

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

Hawaii Ranks #50 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Hawaii ranks #50 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
#50 Hawaii You 60.7 high
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 Hawaii stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Other Industries in Hawaii

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 →