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Administrative and Support Services in Illinois: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 50.5 (Elevated), ranked #46 of 51 states. 21,715 establishments, 401,753 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 50.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

Illinois's administrative and support services sector shows high establishment density (top 5 nationally) paired with firm retention in the bottom 15. This combination indicates elevated competitive pressure on new market entrants.

5-Year Firm Retention
25.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #39 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
10.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #47 of 51 states
Establishment Density
6.0
vs. national average
Rank #4 of 51 states
Market Volatility
21.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
25.8
Labor cost pressure

21,715 Establishments in Illinois

21,715
Establishments
+0.2% YoY
401,753
Total Employment
-5.3% YoY
$60,597
Average Annual Wage
+4.1% YoY

Illinois vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric IL National Difference
Entry Risk Score 50.5 39.9 +10.6
5-Year Retention 25.5% 51.0% -25.5
Growth Momentum 10.9 33.6 -22.7
Market Volatility 21.6 20.9 +0.7
Establishment Density 6.0 29.7 -23.7
Wage Pressure 25.8 23.2 +2.6

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

Illinois Ranks #46 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Illinois ranks #46 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
#46 Illinois You 50.5 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 Illinois stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Iowa 22.1 #3/51 Wisconsin 25.2 #5/51 Indiana 33.5 #14/51 Kentucky 35.9 #19/51 Missouri 43.8 #39/51

Other Industries in Illinois

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 →