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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Maine: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 49.9 (Elevated), ranked #42 of 51 states. 5,506 establishments, 111,057 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 49.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

The healthcare and social assistance sector in Maine 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
35.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #34 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
21.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #46 of 51 states
Establishment Density
8.4
vs. national average
Rank #25 of 51 states
Market Volatility
16.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
54.7
Labor cost pressure

5,506 Establishments in Maine

5,506
Establishments
+6.1% YoY
111,057
Total Employment
+4.2% YoY
$64,360
Average Annual Wage
+3.4% YoY

Maine vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric ME National Difference
Entry Risk Score 49.9 40.5 +9.4
5-Year Retention 35.3% 51.0% -15.7
Growth Momentum 21.2 46.8 -25.6
Market Volatility 16.4 27.8 -11.4
Establishment Density 8.4 12.9 -4.5
Wage Pressure 54.7 49.0 +5.7

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

Maine Ranks #42 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Maine ranks #42 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
#42 Maine You 49.9 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 Maine stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

New Hampshire 36.6 #19/51

Other Industries in Maine

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 →