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Administrative and Support Services in Louisiana: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.9 (Elevated), ranked #40 of 51 states. 9,700 establishments, 105,049 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

The administrative and support services sector in Louisiana is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
51.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #26 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
10.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #48 of 51 states
Establishment Density
17.0
vs. national average
Rank #21 of 51 states
Market Volatility
5.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
35.5
Labor cost pressure

9,700 Establishments in Louisiana

9,700
Establishments
+2.0% YoY
105,049
Total Employment
+1.2% YoY
$51,326
Average Annual Wage
+6.2% YoY

Louisiana vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric LA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.9 39.9 +4.0
5-Year Retention 51.0% 51.0% -0.0
Growth Momentum 10.6 33.6 -23.0
Market Volatility 5.0 20.9 -15.9
Establishment Density 17.0 29.7 -12.7
Wage Pressure 35.5 23.2 +12.3

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

Louisiana Ranks #40 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Louisiana ranks #40 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
#40 Louisiana You 43.9 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 Louisiana stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Mississippi 31.3 #8/51 Arkansas 42.0 #29/51 Texas 43.0 #34/51

Other Industries in Louisiana

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 →