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Administrative and Support Services in Kentucky: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 35.9 (Moderate), ranked #19 of 51 states. 9,213 establishments, 114,946 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 35.9
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

Kentucky exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 30.1 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
74.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #14 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
18.7
Scale of 0-100
Rank #39 of 51 states
Establishment Density
16.0
vs. national average
Rank #17 of 51 states
Market Volatility
30.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
23.5
Labor cost pressure

9,213 Establishments in Kentucky

9,213
Establishments
+3.9% YoY
114,946
Total Employment
-3.3% YoY
$46,422
Average Annual Wage
+3.6% YoY

Kentucky vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric KY National Difference
Entry Risk Score 35.9 39.9 -4.0
5-Year Retention 74.5% 51.0% +23.5
Growth Momentum 18.7 33.6 -14.9
Market Volatility 30.1 20.9 +9.2
Establishment Density 16.0 29.7 -13.7
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.

Kentucky Ranks #19 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Kentucky ranks #19 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
#19 Kentucky You 35.9 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 Kentucky stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Indiana 33.5 #14/51 Ohio 35.8 #18/51 Tennessee 38.3 #21/51 West Virginia 40.6 #23/51 Virginia 43.0 #33/51 Missouri 43.8 #39/51 Illinois 50.5 #46/51

Other Industries in Kentucky

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 →