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Administrative and Support Services in Utah: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 47.5 (Elevated), ranked #42 of 51 states. 9,056 establishments, 93,294 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 47.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

📈Growth Opportunity

Utah ranks top 5 in growth momentum while maintaining relatively low market saturation (bottom 15). This combination signals an underpenetrated market with expanding demand.

5-Year Firm Retention
15.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #44 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 61.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #5 of 51 states
Establishment Density
36.5
vs. national average
Rank #38 of 51 states
Market Volatility
17.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
32.7
Labor cost pressure

9,056 Establishments in Utah

9,056
Establishments
+4.8% YoY
93,294
Total Employment
-0.8% YoY
$55,336
Average Annual Wage
+5.6% YoY

Utah vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric UT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 47.5 39.9 +7.6
5-Year Retention 15.7% 51.0% -35.3
Growth Momentum 61.4 33.6 +27.8
Market Volatility 17.5 20.9 -3.4
Establishment Density 36.5 29.7 +6.8
Wage Pressure 32.7 23.2 +9.5

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

Utah Ranks #42 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Utah ranks #42 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
#42 Utah You 47.5 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 Utah stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Idaho 42.1 #30/51 New Mexico 44.6 #41/51 Arizona 47.6 #43/51 Colorado 48.8 #45/51 Nevada 53.0 #48/51 Wyoming 60.4 #49/51

Other Industries in Utah

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 →