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Administrative and Support Services in New Hampshire: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.2 (Elevated), ranked #36 of 51 states. 6,555 establishments, 39,335 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

🛡️Stable Market

New Hampshire exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 19.3 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
86.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #8 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
0.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #51 of 51 states
Establishment Density
93.1
vs. national average
Rank #49 of 51 states
Market Volatility
19.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
27.6
Labor cost pressure

6,555 Establishments in New Hampshire

6,555
Establishments
+2.8% YoY
39,335
Total Employment
+0.1% YoY
$80,102
Average Annual Wage
+4.5% YoY

New Hampshire vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric NH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.2 39.9 +3.3
5-Year Retention 86.3% 51.0% +35.3
Growth Momentum 0.0 33.6 -33.6
Market Volatility 19.3 20.9 -1.6
Establishment Density 93.1 29.7 +63.4
Wage Pressure 27.6 23.2 +4.4

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

New Hampshire Ranks #36 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

New Hampshire ranks #36 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
#36 New Hampshire You 43.2 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 New Hampshire stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Maine 24.6 #4/51 Massachusetts 35.4 #17/51 Vermont 43.4 #38/51

Other Industries in New Hampshire

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 →