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Administrative and Support Services in Oklahoma: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 32.9 (Moderate), ranked #12 of 51 states. 10,344 establishments, 99,433 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 32.9
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

Oklahoma exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 12.4 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
66.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #18 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
39.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #17 of 51 states
Establishment Density
32.1
vs. national average
Rank #36 of 51 states
Market Volatility
12.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
23.0
Labor cost pressure

10,344 Establishments in Oklahoma

10,344
Establishments
+0.8% YoY
99,433
Total Employment
-4.4% YoY
$50,400
Average Annual Wage
+3.5% YoY

Oklahoma vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric OK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 32.9 39.9 -7.0
5-Year Retention 66.7% 51.0% +15.7
Growth Momentum 39.6 33.6 +6.0
Market Volatility 12.4 20.9 -8.5
Establishment Density 32.1 29.7 +2.4
Wage Pressure 23.0 23.2 -0.2

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

Oklahoma Ranks #12 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Oklahoma ranks #12 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
#12 Oklahoma You 32.9 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 Oklahoma stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Kansas 39.8 #22/51 Arkansas 42.0 #29/51 Texas 43.0 #34/51 Missouri 43.8 #39/51 New Mexico 44.6 #41/51 Colorado 48.8 #45/51

Other Industries in Oklahoma

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 →