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Finance and Insurance in Kansas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 57.0 (High), ranked #42 of 51 states. 6,389 establishments, 57,462 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 57.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

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

Labor cost dynamics in Kansas finance and insurance are elevated, with wage pressure at 73.3. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #42 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
49.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #27 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
23.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #32 of 51 states
Establishment Density
52.7
vs. national average
Rank #38 of 51 states
Market Volatility
2.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
73.3
Labor cost pressure

6,389 Establishments in Kansas

6,389
Establishments
+2.4% YoY
57,462
Total Employment
-0.7% YoY
$98,426
Average Annual Wage
+6.3% YoY

Kansas vs National Finance and Insurance Average

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

Metric KS National Difference
Entry Risk Score 57.0 51.9 +5.1
5-Year Retention 49.0% 51.0% -2.0
Growth Momentum 23.8 34.4 -10.6
Market Volatility 2.4 9.6 -7.2
Establishment Density 52.7 42.5 +10.2
Wage Pressure 73.3 66.8 +6.5

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

Kansas Ranks #42 of 51 for Finance and Insurance

Kansas ranks #42 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
#42 Kansas You 57.0 high
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 Kansas stack up against other states for finance and insurance?

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Finance and Insurance in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 49.4 #20/51 Missouri 57.7 #43/51 Oklahoma 64.9 #48/51 Colorado 67.3 #50/51

Other Industries in Kansas

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 →