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Finance and Insurance in Missouri: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 57.7 (High), ranked #43 of 51 states. 13,142 establishments, 131,318 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 57.7
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 Missouri finance and insurance are elevated, with wage pressure at 72.3. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #43 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
37.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #33 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
35.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #20 of 51 states
Establishment Density
50.5
vs. national average
Rank #35 of 51 states
Market Volatility
2.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
72.3
Labor cost pressure

13,142 Establishments in Missouri

13,142
Establishments
-0.9% YoY
131,318
Total Employment
-1.5% YoY
$102,908
Average Annual Wage
+6.2% YoY

Missouri vs National Finance and Insurance Average

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

Metric MO National Difference
Entry Risk Score 57.7 51.9 +5.8
5-Year Retention 37.3% 51.0% -13.8
Growth Momentum 35.4 34.4 +1.0
Market Volatility 2.8 9.6 -6.8
Establishment Density 50.5 42.5 +8.0
Wage Pressure 72.3 66.8 +5.5

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

Missouri Ranks #43 of 51 for Finance and Insurance

Missouri ranks #43 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
#43 Missouri You 57.7 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 Missouri stack up against other states for finance and insurance?

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Finance and Insurance in Neighboring States

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

Kentucky 40.0 #3/51 Arkansas 44.7 #7/51 Illinois 46.2 #10/51 Nebraska 49.4 #20/51 Tennessee 53.4 #33/51 Iowa 54.3 #35/51 Kansas 57.0 #42/51 Oklahoma 64.9 #48/51

Other Industries in Missouri

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 →