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Administrative and Support Services in West Virginia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 40.6 (Moderate), ranked #23 of 51 states. 4,522 establishments, 34,130 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 40.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

West Virginia presents favorable entry conditions for administrative and support services: low overall risk (40.6), limited market saturation (bottom half), and firm retention in the top half. The combination is uncommon across the national dataset.

5-Year Firm Retention
54.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #24 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
5.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #49 of 51 states
Establishment Density
29.5
vs. national average
Rank #34 of 51 states
Market Volatility
20.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
8.8
Labor cost pressure

4,522 Establishments in West Virginia

4,522
Establishments
+7.4% YoY
34,130
Total Employment
-4.4% YoY
$50,836
Average Annual Wage
+0.4% YoY

West Virginia vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric WV National Difference
Entry Risk Score 40.6 39.9 +0.7
5-Year Retention 54.9% 51.0% +3.9
Growth Momentum 5.9 33.6 -27.7
Market Volatility 20.8 20.9 -0.1
Establishment Density 29.5 29.7 -0.2
Wage Pressure 8.8 23.2 -14.4

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

West Virginia Ranks #23 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

West Virginia ranks #23 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
#23 West Virginia You 40.6 moderate
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 West Virginia stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Pennsylvania 25.3 #6/51 Maryland 32.6 #11/51 Ohio 35.8 #18/51 Kentucky 35.9 #19/51 Virginia 43.0 #33/51

Other Industries in West 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 →