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Finance and Insurance in Oregon: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 56.7 (High), ranked #41 of 51 states. 7,757 establishments, 52,795 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 56.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

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

The finance and insurance sector in Oregon shows signs of market maturation: momentum index at 35.3 (top half) combined with below-average firm retention (bottom 15). Net establishment formation is likely flat or negative.

5-Year Firm Retention
23.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #40 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
35.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #21 of 51 states
Establishment Density
33.9
vs. national average
Rank #21 of 51 states
Market Volatility
3.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
61.4
Labor cost pressure

7,757 Establishments in Oregon

7,757
Establishments
+1.1% YoY
52,795
Total Employment
-1.9% YoY
$107,581
Average Annual Wage
+5.1% YoY

Oregon vs National Finance and Insurance Average

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

Metric OR National Difference
Entry Risk Score 56.7 51.9 +4.8
5-Year Retention 23.5% 51.0% -27.5
Growth Momentum 35.3 34.4 +0.9
Market Volatility 3.9 9.6 -5.7
Establishment Density 33.9 42.5 -8.6
Wage Pressure 61.4 66.8 -5.4

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

Oregon Ranks #41 of 51 for Finance and Insurance

Oregon ranks #41 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
#41 Oregon You 56.7 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 Oregon stack up against other states for finance and insurance?

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Finance and Insurance in Neighboring States

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

California 46.9 #12/51 Washington 55.5 #37/51 Nevada 55.6 #38/51 Idaho 56.2 #39/51

Other Industries in Oregon

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 →