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Administrative and Support Services in Kansas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 39.8 (Moderate), ranked #22 of 51 states. 7,290 establishments, 74,404 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 39.8
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💎Hidden Gem

Kansas presents favorable entry conditions for administrative and support services: low overall risk (39.8), limited market saturation (bottom half), and firm retention in the top half. The combination is uncommon across the national dataset.

5-Year Firm Retention
64.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #19 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
27.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #30 of 51 states
Establishment Density
28.4
vs. national average
Rank #33 of 51 states
Market Volatility
33.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
27.2
Labor cost pressure

7,290 Establishments in Kansas

7,290
Establishments
+3.9% YoY
74,404
Total Employment
-2.6% YoY
$55,193
Average Annual Wage
+4.4% YoY

Kansas vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric KS National Difference
Entry Risk Score 39.8 39.9 -0.1
5-Year Retention 64.7% 51.0% +13.7
Growth Momentum 27.3 33.6 -6.3
Market Volatility 33.4 20.9 +12.5
Establishment Density 28.4 29.7 -1.3
Wage Pressure 27.2 23.2 +4.0

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

Kansas Ranks #22 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Kansas ranks #22 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
#22 Kansas You 39.8 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 Kansas stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 21.4 #1/51 Oklahoma 32.9 #12/51 Missouri 43.8 #39/51 Colorado 48.8 #45/51

Other Industries in Kansas

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 →