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Administrative and Support Services in Minnesota: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 34.2 (Moderate), ranked #15 of 51 states. 10,368 establishments, 122,157 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 34.2
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

Minnesota exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 17.3 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
68.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #17 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
12.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #45 of 51 states
Establishment Density
9.5
vs. national average
Rank #8 of 51 states
Market Volatility
17.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
14.8
Labor cost pressure

10,368 Establishments in Minnesota

10,368
Establishments
+2.5% YoY
122,157
Total Employment
-5.3% YoY
$55,966
Average Annual Wage
+1.7% YoY

Minnesota vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric MN National Difference
Entry Risk Score 34.2 39.9 -5.7
5-Year Retention 68.6% 51.0% +17.6
Growth Momentum 12.0 33.6 -21.6
Market Volatility 17.3 20.9 -3.6
Establishment Density 9.5 29.7 -20.2
Wage Pressure 14.8 23.2 -8.4

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

Minnesota Ranks #15 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Minnesota ranks #15 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
#15 Minnesota You 34.2 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 Minnesota stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

South Dakota 21.7 #2/51 Iowa 22.1 #3/51 Wisconsin 25.2 #5/51 North Dakota 34.8 #16/51

Other Industries in Minnesota

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 →