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Administrative and Support Services in Rhode Island: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 42.0 (Moderate), ranked #27 of 51 states. 3,972 establishments, 28,087 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.0
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 Rhode Island 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
41.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #31 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
43.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #15 of 51 states
Establishment Density
60.7
vs. national average
Rank #45 of 51 states
Market Volatility
8.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
23.0
Labor cost pressure

3,972 Establishments in Rhode Island

3,972
Establishments
+0.8% YoY
28,087
Total Employment
-2.2% YoY
$54,933
Average Annual Wage
+3.5% YoY

Rhode Island vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric RI National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.0 39.9 +2.1
5-Year Retention 41.2% 51.0% -9.8
Growth Momentum 43.8 33.6 +10.2
Market Volatility 8.3 20.9 -12.5
Establishment Density 60.7 29.7 +31.0
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.

Rhode Island Ranks #27 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Rhode Island ranks #27 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
#27 Rhode Island You 42.0 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 Rhode Island stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Connecticut 32.1 #10/51 Massachusetts 35.4 #17/51

Other Industries in Rhode Island

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 →