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Administrative and Support Services in Tennessee: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 38.3 (Moderate), ranked #21 of 51 states. 13,882 establishments, 216,248 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 38.3
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 Tennessee 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
29.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #37 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
36.7
Scale of 0-100
Rank #22 of 51 states
Establishment Density
14.9
vs. national average
Rank #16 of 51 states
Market Volatility
6.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
7.8
Labor cost pressure

13,882 Establishments in Tennessee

13,882
Establishments
+4.2% YoY
216,248
Total Employment
-6.0% YoY
$51,424
Average Annual Wage
+0.2% YoY

Tennessee vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric TN National Difference
Entry Risk Score 38.3 39.9 -1.6
5-Year Retention 29.4% 51.0% -21.6
Growth Momentum 36.7 33.6 +3.1
Market Volatility 6.5 20.9 -14.4
Establishment Density 14.9 29.7 -14.8
Wage Pressure 7.8 23.2 -15.4

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

Tennessee Ranks #21 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Tennessee ranks #21 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
#21 Tennessee You 38.3 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 Tennessee stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Mississippi 31.3 #8/51 Alabama 31.7 #9/51 Kentucky 35.9 #19/51 Arkansas 42.0 #29/51 North Carolina 42.8 #32/51 Virginia 43.0 #33/51 Georgia 43.4 #37/51 Missouri 43.8 #39/51

Other Industries in Tennessee

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 →