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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Nebraska: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 23.7 (Low), ranked #2 of 51 states. 9,316 establishments, 138,733 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 23.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

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

🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

Nebraska exhibits structural stability in healthcare and social assistance, with volatility at 5.7 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
92.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #5 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
41.7
Scale of 0-100
Rank #27 of 51 states
Establishment Density
12.4
vs. national average
Rank #34 of 51 states
Market Volatility
5.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
41.5
Labor cost pressure

9,316 Establishments in Nebraska

9,316
Establishments
+0.2% YoY
138,733
Total Employment
+4.4% YoY
$62,144
Average Annual Wage
+2.7% YoY

Nebraska vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric NE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 23.7 40.5 -16.8
5-Year Retention 92.2% 51.0% +41.2
Growth Momentum 41.7 46.8 -5.1
Market Volatility 5.7 27.8 -22.1
Establishment Density 12.4 12.9 -0.5
Wage Pressure 41.5 49.0 -7.5

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

Nebraska Ranks #2 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Nebraska ranks #2 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 You 23.7 low
#3 North Dakota 26.2 low
#4 Iowa 26.7 low
#5 District of Columbia 27.9 low
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 Nebraska stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Iowa 26.7 #4/51 South Dakota 31.4 #11/51 Kansas 34.0 #15/51 Wyoming 36.4 #18/51 Colorado 46.7 #35/51 Missouri 55.6 #51/51

Other Industries in Nebraska

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 →