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Finance and Insurance in New Hampshire: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 49.8 (Elevated), ranked #22 of 51 states. 2,962 establishments, 25,651 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 49.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

🛡️Stable Market

New Hampshire exhibits structural stability in finance and insurance, with volatility at 21.7 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
86.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #8 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
16.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #37 of 51 states
Establishment Density
51.4
vs. national average
Rank #37 of 51 states
Market Volatility
21.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
76.2
Labor cost pressure

2,962 Establishments in New Hampshire

2,962
Establishments
-0.1% YoY
25,651
Total Employment
-2.6% YoY
$134,895
Average Annual Wage
+6.6% YoY

New Hampshire vs National Finance and Insurance Average

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

Metric NH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 49.8 51.9 -2.1
5-Year Retention 86.3% 51.0% +35.3
Growth Momentum 16.4 34.4 -18.0
Market Volatility 21.7 9.6 +12.1
Establishment Density 51.4 42.5 +8.9
Wage Pressure 76.2 66.8 +9.4

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

New Hampshire Ranks #22 of 51 for Finance and Insurance

New Hampshire ranks #22 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
#22 New Hampshire You 49.8 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 New Hampshire stack up against other states for finance and insurance?

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Finance and Insurance in Neighboring States

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

Maine 42.0 #5/51 Massachusetts 48.2 #15/51 Vermont 53.6 #34/51

Other Industries in New Hampshire

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 →