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Administrative and Support Services in Ohio: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 35.8 (Moderate), ranked #18 of 51 states. 21,578 establishments, 293,547 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 35.8
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 Ohio 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
58.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #22 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
19.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #38 of 51 states
Establishment Density
9.8
vs. national average
Rank #9 of 51 states
Market Volatility
8.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
20.3
Labor cost pressure

21,578 Establishments in Ohio

21,578
Establishments
+2.6% YoY
293,547
Total Employment
-4.7% YoY
$50,370
Average Annual Wage
+2.9% YoY

Ohio vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric OH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 35.8 39.9 -4.1
5-Year Retention 58.8% 51.0% +7.8
Growth Momentum 19.2 33.6 -14.4
Market Volatility 8.5 20.9 -12.4
Establishment Density 9.8 29.7 -19.9
Wage Pressure 20.3 23.2 -2.9

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

Ohio Ranks #18 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Ohio ranks #18 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
#18 Ohio You 35.8 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 Ohio stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Pennsylvania 25.3 #6/51 Michigan 33.1 #13/51 Indiana 33.5 #14/51 Kentucky 35.9 #19/51 West Virginia 40.6 #23/51

Other Industries in Ohio

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 →