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Administrative and Support Services in Maryland: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 32.6 (Moderate), ranked #11 of 51 states. 12,820 establishments, 171,625 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 32.6
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

Maryland exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 13.1 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
76.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #13 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
22.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #35 of 51 states
Establishment Density
16.8
vs. national average
Rank #20 of 51 states
Market Volatility
13.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
25.4
Labor cost pressure

12,820 Establishments in Maryland

12,820
Establishments
+4.8% YoY
171,625
Total Employment
+1.0% YoY
$60,615
Average Annual Wage
+4.0% YoY

Maryland vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric MD National Difference
Entry Risk Score 32.6 39.9 -7.3
5-Year Retention 76.5% 51.0% +25.5
Growth Momentum 22.1 33.6 -11.5
Market Volatility 13.1 20.9 -7.8
Establishment Density 16.8 29.7 -12.9
Wage Pressure 25.4 23.2 +2.2

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

Maryland Ranks #11 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Maryland ranks #11 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
#11 Maryland You 32.6 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 Maryland stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Pennsylvania 25.3 #6/51 West Virginia 40.6 #23/51 District of Columbia 41.2 #25/51 Virginia 43.0 #33/51 Delaware 43.2 #35/51

Other Industries in Maryland

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 →