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Finance and Insurance in Wyoming: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 62.0 (High), ranked #47 of 51 states. 1,625 establishments, 7,173 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 62.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

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

📈Growth Opportunity

Despite ranking top 10 in growth momentum, Wyoming presents structural entry friction. Wage pressure (56.4) and an overall risk score of 62.0 indicate that top-line growth may not translate to favorable unit economics for new establishments.

5-Year Firm Retention
13.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #45 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 56.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #8 of 51 states
Establishment Density
87.8
vs. national average
Rank #49 of 51 states
Market Volatility
1.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
56.4
Labor cost pressure

1,625 Establishments in Wyoming

1,625
Establishments
+1.8% YoY
7,173
Total Employment
-2.5% YoY
$98,911
Average Annual Wage
+4.6% YoY

Wyoming vs National Finance and Insurance Average

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

Metric WY National Difference
Entry Risk Score 62.0 51.9 +10.1
5-Year Retention 13.7% 51.0% -37.3
Growth Momentum 56.5 34.4 +22.1
Market Volatility 1.4 9.6 -8.2
Establishment Density 87.8 42.5 +45.3
Wage Pressure 56.4 66.8 -10.4

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

Wyoming Ranks #47 of 51 for Finance and Insurance

Wyoming ranks #47 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
#47 Wyoming You 62.0 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 Wyoming stack up against other states for finance and insurance?

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Finance and Insurance in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 49.4 #20/51 South Dakota 50.1 #24/51 Utah 51.9 #27/51 Idaho 56.2 #39/51 Montana 59.0 #45/51 Colorado 67.3 #50/51

Other Industries in Wyoming

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 →