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

Entry risk 41.9 (Moderate), ranked #26 of 51 states. 12,668 establishments, 154,659 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 41.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

South Carolina presents favorable entry conditions for administrative and support services: low overall risk (41.9), limited market saturation (bottom half), and firm retention in the top half. The combination is uncommon across the national dataset.

5-Year Firm Retention
52.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #25 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
27.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #29 of 51 states
Establishment Density
28.2
vs. national average
Rank #32 of 51 states
Market Volatility
11.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
34.6
Labor cost pressure

12,668 Establishments in South Carolina

12,668
Establishments
+6.5% YoY
154,659
Total Employment
-2.3% YoY
$49,397
Average Annual Wage
+6.0% YoY

South Carolina vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric SC National Difference
Entry Risk Score 41.9 39.9 +2.0
5-Year Retention 52.9% 51.0% +1.9
Growth Momentum 27.4 33.6 -6.3
Market Volatility 11.8 20.9 -9.1
Establishment Density 28.2 29.7 -1.5
Wage Pressure 34.6 23.2 +11.4

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

South Carolina Ranks #26 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

South Carolina ranks #26 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
#26 South Carolina You 41.9 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 South Carolina stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

North Carolina 42.8 #32/51 Georgia 43.4 #37/51

Other Industries in South 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 →