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Finance and Insurance in Arkansas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 44.7 (Elevated), ranked #7 of 51 states. 6,178 establishments, 40,417 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 44.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

The finance and insurance sector in Arkansas 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
60.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #21 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
41.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #18 of 51 states
Establishment Density
46.0
vs. national average
Rank #31 of 51 states
Market Volatility
1.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
56.4
Labor cost pressure

6,178 Establishments in Arkansas

6,178
Establishments
+1.9% YoY
40,417
Total Employment
-0.6% YoY
$84,337
Average Annual Wage
+4.6% YoY

Arkansas vs National Finance and Insurance Average

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

Metric AR National Difference
Entry Risk Score 44.7 51.9 -7.2
5-Year Retention 60.8% 51.0% +9.8
Growth Momentum 41.0 34.4 +6.6
Market Volatility 1.0 9.6 -8.6
Establishment Density 46.0 42.5 +3.5
Wage Pressure 56.4 66.8 -10.4

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

Arkansas Ranks #7 of 51 for Finance and Insurance

Arkansas ranks #7 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
#7 Arkansas You 44.7 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 Arkansas stack up against other states for finance and insurance?

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Finance and Insurance in Neighboring States

How Arkansas's finance and insurance market compares to bordering states.

Louisiana 42.0 #6/51 Texas 50.4 #25/51 Tennessee 53.4 #33/51 Mississippi 54.5 #36/51 Missouri 57.7 #43/51 Oklahoma 64.9 #48/51

Other Industries in Arkansas

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 →