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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Delaware: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 44.8 (Elevated), ranked #33 of 51 states. 6,010 establishments, 78,754 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 44.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

⚡Volatile Market📈Growth Opportunity

Delaware ranks top 15 in growth momentum while maintaining relatively low market saturation (bottom 10). This combination signals an underpenetrated market with expanding demand.

5-Year Firm Retention
27.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #38 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 72.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #11 of 51 states
Establishment Density
20.0
vs. national average
Rank #44 of 51 states
Market Volatility
47.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
34.0
Labor cost pressure

6,010 Establishments in Delaware

6,010
Establishments
+4.6% YoY
78,754
Total Employment
+6.1% YoY
$70,245
Average Annual Wage
+2.3% YoY

Delaware vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric DE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 44.8 40.5 +4.3
5-Year Retention 27.4% 51.0% -23.6
Growth Momentum 72.2 46.8 +25.4
Market Volatility 47.9 27.8 +20.1
Establishment Density 20.0 12.9 +7.1
Wage Pressure 34.0 49.0 -15.0

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

Delaware Ranks #33 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Delaware ranks #33 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
#33 Delaware You 44.8 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 Delaware stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Pennsylvania 29.5 #6/51 Maryland 36.8 #21/51 New Jersey 45.1 #34/51

Other Industries in Delaware

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 →