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Administrative and Support Services in Washington: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 42.2 (Elevated), ranked #31 of 51 states. 14,570 establishments, 178,041 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

Washington's administrative and support services sector shows high establishment density (top 15 nationally) paired with firm retention in the bottom 10. This combination indicates elevated competitive pressure on new market entrants.

5-Year Firm Retention
19.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #42 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 56.7
Scale of 0-100
Rank #8 of 51 states
Establishment Density
12.2
vs. national average
Rank #12 of 51 states
Market Volatility
19.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
21.2
Labor cost pressure

14,570 Establishments in Washington

14,570
Establishments
+5.1% YoY
178,041
Total Employment
-1.4% YoY
$71,983
Average Annual Wage
+3.1% YoY

Washington vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric WA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.2 39.9 +2.3
5-Year Retention 19.6% 51.0% -31.4
Growth Momentum 56.7 33.6 +23.1
Market Volatility 19.5 20.9 -1.4
Establishment Density 12.2 29.7 -17.5
Wage Pressure 21.2 23.2 -2.0

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

Washington Ranks #31 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Washington ranks #31 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
#31 Washington You 42.2 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 Washington stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Oregon 30.4 #7/51 Idaho 42.1 #30/51

Other Industries in Washington

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 →