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Administrative and Support Services in Texas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.0 (Elevated), ranked #34 of 51 states. 48,894 establishments, 893,892 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

Texas's administrative and support services sector shows high establishment density (top 5 nationally) paired with firm retention in the bottom 10. This combination indicates elevated competitive pressure on new market entrants.

5-Year Firm Retention
17.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #43 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
47.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #11 of 51 states
Establishment Density
5.5
vs. national average
Rank #3 of 51 states
Market Volatility
3.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
27.2
Labor cost pressure

48,894 Establishments in Texas

48,894
Establishments
+1.0% YoY
893,892
Total Employment
-1.0% YoY
$61,525
Average Annual Wage
+4.4% YoY

Texas vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric TX National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.0 39.9 +3.1
5-Year Retention 17.6% 51.0% -33.4
Growth Momentum 47.8 33.6 +14.2
Market Volatility 3.5 20.9 -17.4
Establishment Density 5.5 29.7 -24.2
Wage Pressure 27.2 23.2 +4.0

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

Texas Ranks #34 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Texas ranks #34 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
#34 Texas You 43.0 elevated
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 Texas stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Oklahoma 32.9 #12/51 Arkansas 42.0 #29/51 Louisiana 43.9 #40/51 New Mexico 44.6 #41/51

Other Industries in Texas

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 →