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Healthcare and Social Assistance in North Carolina: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 33.0 (Moderate), ranked #14 of 51 states. 35,298 establishments, 579,529 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 33.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

⛔High Barrier to Entry

The healthcare and social assistance sector in North Carolina 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
58.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #22 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 55.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #17 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.6
vs. national average
Rank #12 of 51 states
Market Volatility
0.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
58.5
Labor cost pressure

35,298 Establishments in North Carolina

35,298
Establishments
+4.8% YoY
579,529
Total Employment
+4.6% YoY
$63,219
Average Annual Wage
+3.6% YoY

North Carolina vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric NC National Difference
Entry Risk Score 33.0 40.5 -7.5
5-Year Retention 58.8% 51.0% +7.8
Growth Momentum 55.4 46.8 +8.6
Market Volatility 0.0 27.8 -27.8
Establishment Density 4.6 12.9 -8.3
Wage Pressure 58.5 49.0 +9.5

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

North Carolina Ranks #14 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

North Carolina ranks #14 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
#14 North Carolina You 33.0 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 North Carolina stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

South Carolina 31.5 #12/51 Virginia 39.9 #25/51 Georgia 43.3 #28/51 Tennessee 47.4 #38/51

Other Industries in North Carolina

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 →