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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Alaska: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 50.3 (Elevated), ranked #44 of 51 states. 2,497 establishments, 49,726 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 50.3
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national healthcare and social assistance average.

⛔High Barrier to Entry

Labor cost dynamics in Alaska healthcare and social assistance are elevated, with wage pressure at 58.5. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #44 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
41.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #31 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
32.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #37 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.7
vs. national average
Rank #13 of 51 states
Market Volatility
64.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
58.5
Labor cost pressure

2,497 Establishments in Alaska

2,497
Establishments
+1.6% YoY
49,726
Total Employment
+3.1% YoY
$73,312
Average Annual Wage
+3.6% YoY

Alaska vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

How Alaska's healthcare and social assistance market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric AK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 50.3 40.5 +9.8
5-Year Retention 41.2% 51.0% -9.8
Growth Momentum 32.3 46.8 -14.5
Market Volatility 64.8 27.8 +37.0
Establishment Density 4.7 12.9 -8.2
Wage Pressure 58.5 49.0 +9.5

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within healthcare and social assistance only.

Alaska Ranks #44 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Alaska ranks #44 out of 51 states for healthcare and social assistance market entry conditions.

Healthcare and Social Assistance Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Utah 22.9 low
#2 Nebraska 23.7 low
#3 North Dakota 26.2 low
#4 Iowa 26.7 low
#5 District of Columbia 27.9 low
#44 Alaska You 50.3 elevated
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 50.3 · #44 Alabama — 43.6 · #31 Arkansas — 39.5 · #24 Arizona — 44.1 · #32 California — 54.6 · #49 Colorado — 46.7 · #35 Connecticut — 30.9 · #8 District of Columbia — 27.9 · #5 Delaware — 44.8 · #33 Florida — 47.2 · #37 Georgia — 43.3 · #28 Hawaii — 50.2 · #43 Iowa — 26.7 · #4 Idaho — 29.8 · #7 Illinois — 43.6 · #30 Indiana — 31.2 · #10 Kansas — 34.0 · #15 Kentucky — 54.4 · #48 Louisiana — 34.6 · #16 Massachusetts — 48.4 · #40 Maryland — 36.8 · #21 Maine — 49.9 · #42 Michigan — 52.5 · #46 Minnesota — 31.0 · #9 Missouri — 55.6 · #51 Mississippi — 38.3 · #23 Montana — 33.0 · #13 North Carolina — 33.0 · #14 North Dakota — 26.2 · #3 Nebraska — 23.7 · #2 New Hampshire — 36.6 · #19 New Jersey — 45.1 · #34 New Mexico — 53.1 · #47 Nevada — 37.2 · #22 New York — 48.2 · #39 Ohio — 40.2 · #26 Oklahoma — 49.7 · #41 Oregon — 55.6 · #50 Pennsylvania — 29.5 · #6 Rhode Island — 36.0 · #17 South Carolina — 31.5 · #12 South Dakota — 31.4 · #11 Tennessee — 47.4 · #38 Texas — 46.8 · #36 Utah — 22.9 · #1 Virginia — 39.9 · #25 Vermont — 36.7 · #20 Washington — 52.3 · #45 Wisconsin — 43.4 · #29 West Virginia — 40.3 · #27 Wyoming — 36.4 · #18
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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 Alaska stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Other Industries in Alaska

Construction → Retail Trade → Accommodation and Food Services → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →