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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Arizona: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 44.1 (Elevated), ranked #32 of 51 states. 22,724 establishments, 462,596 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 44.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

Arizona's healthcare and social assistance sector shows high establishment density (top 10 nationally) paired with firm retention in the bottom 5. This combination indicates elevated competitive pressure on new market entrants.

5-Year Firm Retention
3.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #50 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 89.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #3 of 51 states
Establishment Density
3.4
vs. national average
Rank #8 of 51 states
Market Volatility
19.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
37.7
Labor cost pressure

22,724 Establishments in Arizona

22,724
Establishments
+2.2% YoY
462,596
Total Employment
+5.3% YoY
$67,275
Average Annual Wage
+2.5% YoY

Arizona vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric AZ National Difference
Entry Risk Score 44.1 40.5 +3.6
5-Year Retention 3.9% 51.0% -47.1
Growth Momentum 89.0 46.8 +42.2
Market Volatility 19.3 27.8 -8.5
Establishment Density 3.4 12.9 -9.5
Wage Pressure 37.7 49.0 -11.3

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

Arizona Ranks #32 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Arizona ranks #32 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
#32 Arizona You 44.1 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 Arizona stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

How Arizona's healthcare and social assistance market compares to bordering states.

Utah 22.9 #1/51 Nevada 37.2 #22/51 Colorado 46.7 #35/51 New Mexico 53.1 #47/51 California 54.6 #49/51

Other Industries in Arizona

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