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Finance and Insurance in Oklahoma: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 64.9 (High), ranked #48 of 51 states. 8,372 establishments, 59,338 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 64.9
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 Oklahoma finance and insurance are elevated, with wage pressure at 75.3. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #48 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
29.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #37 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
12.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #42 of 51 states
Establishment Density
49.4
vs. national average
Rank #34 of 51 states
Market Volatility
0.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
75.3
Labor cost pressure

8,372 Establishments in Oklahoma

8,372
Establishments
+0.3% YoY
59,338
Total Employment
+2.4% YoY
$84,187
Average Annual Wage
+6.5% YoY

Oklahoma vs National Finance and Insurance Average

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

Metric OK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 64.9 51.9 +13.0
5-Year Retention 29.4% 51.0% -21.6
Growth Momentum 12.8 34.4 -21.6
Market Volatility 0.8 9.6 -8.8
Establishment Density 49.4 42.5 +6.9
Wage Pressure 75.3 66.8 +8.5

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

Oklahoma Ranks #48 of 51 for Finance and Insurance

Oklahoma ranks #48 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
#48 Oklahoma You 64.9 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 Oklahoma stack up against other states for finance and insurance?

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Finance and Insurance in Neighboring States

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

Arkansas 44.7 #7/51 Texas 50.4 #25/51 New Mexico 53.1 #31/51 Kansas 57.0 #42/51 Missouri 57.7 #43/51 Colorado 67.3 #50/51

Other Industries in Oklahoma

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 →