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Administrative and Support Services in Vermont: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.4 (Elevated), ranked #38 of 51 states. 2,982 establishments, 13,370 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.4
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

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

5-Year Firm Retention
45.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #29 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 64.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #4 of 51 states
Establishment Density
89.7
vs. national average
Rank #48 of 51 states
Market Volatility
37.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
20.7
Labor cost pressure

2,982 Establishments in Vermont

2,982
Establishments
+5.1% YoY
13,370
Total Employment
+0.8% YoY
$65,086
Average Annual Wage
+3.0% YoY

Vermont vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric VT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.4 39.9 +3.5
5-Year Retention 45.1% 51.0% -5.9
Growth Momentum 64.0 33.6 +30.4
Market Volatility 37.2 20.9 +16.3
Establishment Density 89.7 29.7 +60.0
Wage Pressure 20.7 23.2 -2.5

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

Vermont Ranks #38 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Vermont ranks #38 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
#38 Vermont You 43.4 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 Vermont stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Massachusetts 35.4 #17/51 New Hampshire 43.2 #36/51 New York 47.6 #44/51

Other Industries in Vermont

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 →