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Administrative and Support Services in Idaho: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 42.1 (Elevated), ranked #30 of 51 states. 6,567 establishments, 47,152 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.1
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

Idaho ranks top 5 in growth momentum while maintaining relatively low market saturation (bottom 10). This combination signals an underpenetrated market with expanding demand.

5-Year Firm Retention
37.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #33 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 66.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #2 of 51 states
Establishment Density
59.4
vs. national average
Rank #44 of 51 states
Market Volatility
18.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
32.3
Labor cost pressure

6,567 Establishments in Idaho

6,567
Establishments
+11.3% YoY
47,152
Total Employment
-2.5% YoY
$54,533
Average Annual Wage
+5.5% YoY

Idaho vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric ID National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.1 39.9 +2.2
5-Year Retention 37.3% 51.0% -13.8
Growth Momentum 66.9 33.6 +33.3
Market Volatility 18.0 20.9 -2.9
Establishment Density 59.4 29.7 +29.7
Wage Pressure 32.3 23.2 +9.1

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

Idaho Ranks #30 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Idaho ranks #30 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
#30 Idaho You 42.1 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 Idaho stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Oregon 30.4 #7/51 Washington 42.2 #31/51 Utah 47.5 #42/51 Nevada 53.0 #48/51 Wyoming 60.4 #49/51 Montana 67.3 #51/51

Other Industries in Idaho

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 →