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Administrative and Support Services in Nebraska: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 21.4 (Low), ranked #1 of 51 states. 5,030 establishments, 50,514 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 21.4
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national administrative and support services average.

📈Growth Opportunity💎Hidden Gem

Nebraska presents favorable entry conditions for administrative and support services: low overall risk (21.4), limited market saturation (bottom half), and firm retention in the top 5. The combination is uncommon across the national dataset.

5-Year Firm Retention
92.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #5 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 56.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #7 of 51 states
Establishment Density
30.7
vs. national average
Rank #35 of 51 states
Market Volatility
41.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
4.6
Labor cost pressure

5,030 Establishments in Nebraska

5,030
Establishments
-0.5% YoY
50,514
Total Employment
-5.2% YoY
$57,249
Average Annual Wage
-0.5% YoY

Nebraska vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric NE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 21.4 39.9 -18.5
5-Year Retention 92.2% 51.0% +41.2
Growth Momentum 56.9 33.6 +23.3
Market Volatility 41.2 20.9 +20.3
Establishment Density 30.7 29.7 +1.0
Wage Pressure 4.6 23.2 -18.6

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

Nebraska Ranks #1 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Nebraska ranks #1 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 You 21.4 low
#2 South Dakota 21.7 low
#3 Iowa 22.1 low
#4 Maine 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 Nebraska stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

South Dakota 21.7 #2/51 Iowa 22.1 #3/51 Kansas 39.8 #22/51 Missouri 43.8 #39/51 Colorado 48.8 #45/51 Wyoming 60.4 #49/51

Other Industries in Nebraska

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 →