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Administrative and Support Services in Indiana: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 33.5 (Moderate), ranked #14 of 51 states. 12,073 establishments, 171,837 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 33.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

🛡️Stable Market

Indiana exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 22.1 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
78.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #12 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
15.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #41 of 51 states
Establishment Density
8.4
vs. national average
Rank #6 of 51 states
Market Volatility
22.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
23.5
Labor cost pressure

12,073 Establishments in Indiana

12,073
Establishments
-0.1% YoY
171,837
Total Employment
-4.7% YoY
$47,406
Average Annual Wage
+3.6% YoY

Indiana vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric IN National Difference
Entry Risk Score 33.5 39.9 -6.4
5-Year Retention 78.4% 51.0% +27.4
Growth Momentum 15.2 33.6 -18.4
Market Volatility 22.1 20.9 +1.2
Establishment Density 8.4 29.7 -21.3
Wage Pressure 23.5 23.2 +0.3

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

Indiana Ranks #14 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Indiana ranks #14 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
#14 Indiana You 33.5 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 Indiana stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Michigan 33.1 #13/51 Ohio 35.8 #18/51 Kentucky 35.9 #19/51 Illinois 50.5 #46/51

Other Industries in Indiana

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 →