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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Nevada: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 37.2 (Moderate), ranked #22 of 51 states. 9,542 establishments, 153,879 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 37.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

Nevada's healthcare and social assistance sector shows high establishment density (top 5 nationally) paired with firm retention in the bottom 15. This combination indicates elevated competitive pressure on new market entrants.

5-Year Firm Retention
23.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #40 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 100.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #1 of 51 states
Establishment Density
2.8
vs. national average
Rank #5 of 51 states
Market Volatility
39.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
39.6
Labor cost pressure

9,542 Establishments in Nevada

9,542
Establishments
+2.8% YoY
153,879
Total Employment
+4.5% YoY
$66,377
Average Annual Wage
+2.6% YoY

Nevada vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric NV National Difference
Entry Risk Score 37.2 40.5 -3.3
5-Year Retention 23.5% 51.0% -27.5
Growth Momentum 100.0 46.8 +53.2
Market Volatility 39.5 27.8 +11.7
Establishment Density 2.8 12.9 -10.1
Wage Pressure 39.6 49.0 -9.4

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

Nevada Ranks #22 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Nevada ranks #22 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
#22 Nevada You 37.2 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 Nevada stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Utah 22.9 #1/51 Idaho 29.8 #7/51 Arizona 44.1 #32/51 California 54.6 #49/51 Oregon 55.6 #50/51

Other Industries in Nevada

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 →