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Administrative and Support Services in Massachusetts: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 35.4 (Moderate), ranked #17 of 51 states. 14,723 establishments, 182,284 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 35.4
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

Massachusetts exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 14.7 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
70.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #16 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
38.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #21 of 51 states
Establishment Density
17.4
vs. national average
Rank #23 of 51 states
Market Volatility
14.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
41.0
Labor cost pressure

14,723 Establishments in Massachusetts

14,723
Establishments
-1.8% YoY
182,284
Total Employment
-2.9% YoY
$70,882
Average Annual Wage
+7.4% YoY

Massachusetts vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric MA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 35.4 39.9 -4.5
5-Year Retention 70.6% 51.0% +19.6
Growth Momentum 38.0 33.6 +4.4
Market Volatility 14.7 20.9 -6.2
Establishment Density 17.4 29.7 -12.3
Wage Pressure 41.0 23.2 +17.8

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

Massachusetts Ranks #17 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Massachusetts ranks #17 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
#17 Massachusetts You 35.4 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 Massachusetts stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Connecticut 32.1 #10/51 Rhode Island 42.0 #27/51 New Hampshire 43.2 #36/51 Vermont 43.4 #38/51 New York 47.6 #44/51

Other Industries in Massachusetts

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 →