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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Louisiana: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 34.6 (Moderate), ranked #16 of 51 states. 17,796 establishments, 293,819 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 34.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

The healthcare and social assistance sector in Louisiana is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
52.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #25 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
30.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #39 of 51 states
Establishment Density
7.1
vs. national average
Rank #21 of 51 states
Market Volatility
14.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
9.4
Labor cost pressure

17,796 Establishments in Louisiana

17,796
Establishments
+3.9% YoY
293,819
Total Employment
+3.1% YoY
$56,373
Average Annual Wage
+1.0% YoY

Louisiana vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric LA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 34.6 40.5 -5.9
5-Year Retention 52.9% 51.0% +1.9
Growth Momentum 30.5 46.8 -16.3
Market Volatility 14.0 27.8 -13.8
Establishment Density 7.1 12.9 -5.8
Wage Pressure 9.4 49.0 -39.6

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

Louisiana Ranks #16 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Louisiana ranks #16 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
#16 Louisiana You 34.6 moderate
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 Louisiana stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Mississippi 38.3 #23/51 Arkansas 39.5 #24/51 Texas 46.8 #36/51

Other Industries in Louisiana

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 →