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

Entry risk 41.0 (Moderate), ranked #24 of 51 states. 19,081 establishments, 286,662 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 41.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

The administrative and support services sector in New Jersey 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
23.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #40 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
45.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #14 of 51 states
Establishment Density
16.2
vs. national average
Rank #18 of 51 states
Market Volatility
5.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
18.4
Labor cost pressure

19,081 Establishments in New Jersey

19,081
Establishments
-1.6% YoY
286,662
Total Employment
-1.4% YoY
$60,393
Average Annual Wage
+2.5% YoY

New Jersey vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric NJ National Difference
Entry Risk Score 41.0 39.9 +1.1
5-Year Retention 23.5% 51.0% -27.5
Growth Momentum 45.2 33.6 +11.6
Market Volatility 5.8 20.9 -15.1
Establishment Density 16.2 29.7 -13.5
Wage Pressure 18.4 23.2 -4.8

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

New Jersey Ranks #24 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

New Jersey ranks #24 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
#24 New Jersey You 41.0 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 New Jersey stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Pennsylvania 25.3 #6/51 Delaware 43.2 #35/51 New York 47.6 #44/51

Other Industries in New Jersey

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 →