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

Entry risk 34.8 (Moderate), ranked #16 of 51 states. 2,158 establishments, 13,100 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 34.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

North Dakota exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 24.3 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
84.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #9 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
19.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #37 of 51 states
Establishment Density
36.6
vs. national average
Rank #39 of 51 states
Market Volatility
24.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
26.7
Labor cost pressure

2,158 Establishments in North Dakota

2,158
Establishments
+2.2% YoY
13,100
Total Employment
-3.6% YoY
$52,522
Average Annual Wage
+4.3% YoY

North Dakota vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric ND National Difference
Entry Risk Score 34.8 39.9 -5.1
5-Year Retention 84.3% 51.0% +33.3
Growth Momentum 19.5 33.6 -14.1
Market Volatility 24.3 20.9 +3.4
Establishment Density 36.6 29.7 +6.9
Wage Pressure 26.7 23.2 +3.5

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

North Dakota Ranks #16 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

North Dakota ranks #16 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
#16 North Dakota You 34.8 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 North Dakota stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

South Dakota 21.7 #2/51 Minnesota 34.2 #15/51 Montana 67.3 #51/51

Other Industries in North Dakota

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 →