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Administrative and Support Services in Missouri: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.8 (Elevated), ranked #39 of 51 states. 11,797 establishments, 147,780 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.8
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 Missouri 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
31.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #36 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
16.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #40 of 51 states
Establishment Density
12.3
vs. national average
Rank #13 of 51 states
Market Volatility
11.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
14.3
Labor cost pressure

11,797 Establishments in Missouri

11,797
Establishments
-3.0% YoY
147,780
Total Employment
-2.2% YoY
$53,576
Average Annual Wage
+1.6% YoY

Missouri vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric MO National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.8 39.9 +3.9
5-Year Retention 31.4% 51.0% -19.6
Growth Momentum 16.5 33.6 -17.1
Market Volatility 11.3 20.9 -9.6
Establishment Density 12.3 29.7 -17.4
Wage Pressure 14.3 23.2 -8.9

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

Missouri Ranks #39 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Missouri ranks #39 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
#39 Missouri You 43.8 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 Missouri stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 21.4 #1/51 Iowa 22.1 #3/51 Oklahoma 32.9 #12/51 Kentucky 35.9 #19/51 Tennessee 38.3 #21/51 Kansas 39.8 #22/51 Arkansas 42.0 #29/51 Illinois 50.5 #46/51

Other Industries in Missouri

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 →