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Finance and Insurance in District of Columbia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 47.9 (Elevated), ranked #13 of 51 states. 1,923 establishments, 12,448 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 47.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

📈Growth Opportunity🛡️Stable Market

District of Columbia exhibits structural stability in finance and insurance, with volatility at 11.4 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
98.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #2 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 55.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #10 of 51 states
Establishment Density
86.3
vs. national average
Rank #48 of 51 states
Market Volatility
11.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
97.0
Labor cost pressure

1,923 Establishments in District of Columbia

1,923
Establishments
+2.0% YoY
12,448
Total Employment
-2.4% YoY
$254,563
Average Annual Wage
+8.7% YoY

District of Columbia vs National Finance and Insurance Average

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

Metric DC National Difference
Entry Risk Score 47.9 51.9 -4.0
5-Year Retention 98.0% 51.0% +47.0
Growth Momentum 55.2 34.4 +20.8
Market Volatility 11.4 9.6 +1.8
Establishment Density 86.3 42.5 +43.8
Wage Pressure 97.0 66.8 +30.2

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

District of Columbia Ranks #13 of 51 for Finance and Insurance

District of Columbia ranks #13 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
#13 District of Columbia You 47.9 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 District of Columbia stack up against other states for finance and insurance?

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Finance and Insurance in Neighboring States

How District of Columbia's finance and insurance market compares to bordering states.

Virginia 50.8 #26/51 Maryland 52.6 #30/51

Other Industries in District of Columbia

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 →