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Administrative and Support Services in Virginia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.0 (Elevated), ranked #33 of 51 states. 17,014 establishments, 248,318 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.

The administrative and support services sector in Virginia 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
43.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #30 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
21.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #36 of 51 states
Establishment Density
13.9
vs. national average
Rank #15 of 51 states
Market Volatility
3.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
33.2
Labor cost pressure

17,014 Establishments in Virginia

17,014
Establishments
-0.6% YoY
248,318
Total Employment
-0.9% YoY
$63,796
Average Annual Wage
+5.7% YoY

Virginia vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric VA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.0 39.9 +3.1
5-Year Retention 43.1% 51.0% -7.9
Growth Momentum 21.6 33.6 -12.0
Market Volatility 3.7 20.9 -17.2
Establishment Density 13.9 29.7 -15.8
Wage Pressure 33.2 23.2 +10.0

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

Virginia Ranks #33 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Virginia ranks #33 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
#33 Virginia 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 Virginia stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Maryland 32.6 #11/51 Kentucky 35.9 #19/51 Tennessee 38.3 #21/51 West Virginia 40.6 #23/51 District of Columbia 41.2 #25/51 North Carolina 42.8 #32/51

Other Industries in Virginia

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 →