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Administrative and Support Services in North Carolina: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 42.8 (Elevated), ranked #32 of 51 states. 27,642 establishments, 324,284 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.8
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 North Carolina 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
39.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #32 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
34.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #25 of 51 states
Establishment Density
33.1
vs. national average
Rank #37 of 51 states
Market Volatility
13.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
24.0
Labor cost pressure

27,642 Establishments in North Carolina

27,642
Establishments
+0.6% YoY
324,284
Total Employment
-1.6% YoY
$55,867
Average Annual Wage
+3.7% YoY

North Carolina vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric NC National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.8 39.9 +2.9
5-Year Retention 39.2% 51.0% -11.8
Growth Momentum 34.1 33.6 +0.5
Market Volatility 13.6 20.9 -7.3
Establishment Density 33.1 29.7 +3.4
Wage Pressure 24.0 23.2 +0.8

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

North Carolina Ranks #32 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

North Carolina ranks #32 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
#32 North Carolina You 42.8 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 North Carolina stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Tennessee 38.3 #21/51 South Carolina 41.9 #26/51 Virginia 43.0 #33/51 Georgia 43.4 #37/51

Other Industries in North Carolina

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 →