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Finance and Insurance in Alaska: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 49.7 (Elevated), ranked #21 of 51 states. 888 establishments, 6,002 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 49.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national finance and insurance average.

⛔High Barrier to Entry

The finance and insurance sector in Alaska 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
56.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #23 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
7.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #47 of 51 states
Establishment Density
0.0
vs. national average
Rank #1 of 51 states
Market Volatility
3.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
71.3
Labor cost pressure

888 Establishments in Alaska

888
Establishments
-1.1% YoY
6,002
Total Employment
-3.1% YoY
$85,500
Average Annual Wage
+6.1% YoY

Alaska vs National Finance and Insurance Average

How Alaska's finance and insurance market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric AK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 49.7 51.9 -2.2
5-Year Retention 56.9% 51.0% +5.9
Growth Momentum 7.0 34.4 -27.4
Market Volatility 3.3 9.6 -6.3
Establishment Density 0.0 42.5 -42.5
Wage Pressure 71.3 66.8 +4.5

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within finance and insurance only.

Alaska Ranks #21 of 51 for Finance and Insurance

Alaska ranks #21 out of 51 states for finance and insurance market entry conditions.

Finance and Insurance Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Hawaii 37.0 moderate
#2 West Virginia 39.8 moderate
#3 Kentucky 40.0 moderate
#4 Rhode Island 41.9 moderate
#5 Maine 42.0 elevated
#21 Alaska You 49.7 elevated
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 49.7 · #21 Alabama — 48.4 · #18 Arkansas — 44.7 · #7 Arizona — 52.6 · #29 California — 46.9 · #12 Colorado — 67.3 · #50 Connecticut — 73.7 · #51 District of Columbia — 47.9 · #13 Delaware — 57.7 · #44 Florida — 61.9 · #46 Georgia — 56.4 · #40 Hawaii — 37.0 · #1 Iowa — 54.3 · #35 Idaho — 56.2 · #39 Illinois — 46.2 · #10 Indiana — 45.4 · #9 Kansas — 57.0 · #42 Kentucky — 40.0 · #3 Louisiana — 42.0 · #6 Massachusetts — 48.2 · #15 Maryland — 52.6 · #30 Maine — 42.0 · #5 Michigan — 49.8 · #23 Minnesota — 46.6 · #11 Missouri — 57.7 · #43 Mississippi — 54.5 · #36 Montana — 59.0 · #45 North Carolina — 48.4 · #17 North Dakota — 52.1 · #28 Nebraska — 49.4 · #20 New Hampshire — 49.8 · #22 New Jersey — 53.2 · #32 New Mexico — 53.1 · #31 Nevada — 55.6 · #38 New York — 65.4 · #49 Ohio — 48.2 · #14 Oklahoma — 64.9 · #48 Oregon — 56.7 · #41 Pennsylvania — 48.8 · #19 Rhode Island — 41.9 · #4 South Carolina — 48.4 · #16 South Dakota — 50.1 · #24 Tennessee — 53.4 · #33 Texas — 50.4 · #25 Utah — 51.9 · #27 Virginia — 50.8 · #26 Vermont — 53.6 · #34 Washington — 55.5 · #37 Wisconsin — 45.3 · #8 West Virginia — 39.8 · #2 Wyoming — 62.0 · #47
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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 Alaska stack up against other states for finance and insurance?

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Other Industries in Alaska

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Accommodation and Food Services → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →