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Administrative and Support Services in Maine: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 24.6 (Low), ranked #4 of 51 states. 4,146 establishments, 27,350 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 24.6
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💎Hidden Gem

Maine exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 7.0 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
98.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #2 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
26.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #32 of 51 states
Establishment Density
44.4
vs. national average
Rank #42 of 51 states
Market Volatility
7.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
15.2
Labor cost pressure

4,146 Establishments in Maine

4,146
Establishments
+2.2% YoY
27,350
Total Employment
-1.7% YoY
$53,712
Average Annual Wage
+1.8% YoY

Maine vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric ME National Difference
Entry Risk Score 24.6 39.9 -15.3
5-Year Retention 98.0% 51.0% +47.0
Growth Momentum 26.4 33.6 -7.2
Market Volatility 7.0 20.9 -13.9
Establishment Density 44.4 29.7 +14.7
Wage Pressure 15.2 23.2 -8.0

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

Maine Ranks #4 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Maine ranks #4 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 You 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 Maine stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

New Hampshire 43.2 #36/51

Other Industries in Maine

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 →