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Administrative and Support Services in Wisconsin: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 25.2 (Low), ranked #5 of 51 states. 10,610 establishments, 134,696 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 25.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

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

🛡️Stable Market

Wisconsin exhibits structural stability in administrative and support services, with volatility at 23.3 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
88.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #7 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
31.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #26 of 51 states
Establishment Density
9.0
vs. national average
Rank #7 of 51 states
Market Volatility
23.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
14.3
Labor cost pressure

10,610 Establishments in Wisconsin

10,610
Establishments
+8.8% YoY
134,696
Total Employment
-2.4% YoY
$46,606
Average Annual Wage
+1.6% YoY

Wisconsin vs National Administrative and Support Services Average

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

Metric WI National Difference
Entry Risk Score 25.2 39.9 -14.7
5-Year Retention 88.2% 51.0% +37.2
Growth Momentum 31.6 33.6 -2.0
Market Volatility 23.3 20.9 +2.4
Establishment Density 9.0 29.7 -20.7
Wage Pressure 14.3 23.2 -8.9

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

Wisconsin Ranks #5 of 51 for Administrative and Support Services

Wisconsin ranks #5 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 You 25.2 low
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 Wisconsin stack up against other states for administrative and support services?

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Administrative and Support Services in Neighboring States

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

Iowa 22.1 #3/51 Michigan 33.1 #13/51 Minnesota 34.2 #15/51 Illinois 50.5 #46/51

Other Industries in Wisconsin

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 →