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Administrative and Support Services in Iowa: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 22.1 (Low), ranked #3 of 51 states. 6,242 establishments, 62,150 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 22.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

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

🛡️Stable Market

Iowa exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 20.6 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
96.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #3 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
49.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #9 of 51 states
Establishment Density
13.4
vs. national average
Rank #14 of 51 states
Market Volatility
20.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
25.8
Labor cost pressure

6,242 Establishments in Iowa

6,242
Establishments
+2.5% YoY
62,150
Total Employment
-3.4% YoY
$50,589
Average Annual Wage
+4.1% YoY

Iowa vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric IA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 22.1 39.9 -17.8
5-Year Retention 96.1% 51.0% +45.1
Growth Momentum 49.8 33.6 +16.2
Market Volatility 20.6 20.9 -0.3
Establishment Density 13.4 29.7 -16.3
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.

Iowa Ranks #3 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Iowa ranks #3 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 You 22.1 low
#4 Maine 24.6 low
#5 Wisconsin 25.2 low
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 Iowa stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 21.4 #1/51 South Dakota 21.7 #2/51 Wisconsin 25.2 #5/51 Minnesota 34.2 #15/51 Missouri 43.8 #39/51 Illinois 50.5 #46/51

Other Industries in Iowa

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 →