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Finance and Insurance in Nebraska: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 49.4 (Elevated), ranked #20 of 51 states. 4,956 establishments, 52,597 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 49.4
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

🛡️Stable Market

Nebraska exhibits structural stability in finance and insurance, with volatility at 11.7 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
80.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #11 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
33.7
Scale of 0-100
Rank #23 of 51 states
Establishment Density
72.0
vs. national average
Rank #44 of 51 states
Market Volatility
11.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
73.3
Labor cost pressure

4,956 Establishments in Nebraska

4,956
Establishments
+0.4% YoY
52,597
Total Employment
+0.9% YoY
$97,009
Average Annual Wage
+6.3% YoY

Nebraska vs National Finance and Insurance Average

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

Metric NE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 49.4 51.9 -2.5
5-Year Retention 80.4% 51.0% +29.4
Growth Momentum 33.7 34.4 -0.7
Market Volatility 11.7 9.6 +2.1
Establishment Density 72.0 42.5 +29.5
Wage Pressure 73.3 66.8 +6.5

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

Nebraska Ranks #20 of 51 for Finance and Insurance

Nebraska ranks #20 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
#20 Nebraska You 49.4 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 Nebraska stack up against other states for finance and insurance?

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Finance and Insurance in Neighboring States

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

South Dakota 50.1 #24/51 Iowa 54.3 #35/51 Kansas 57.0 #42/51 Missouri 57.7 #43/51 Wyoming 62.0 #47/51 Colorado 67.3 #50/51

Other Industries in Nebraska

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 →