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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Ohio: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 40.2 (Moderate), ranked #26 of 51 states. 36,422 establishments, 850,252 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 40.2
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 Ohio 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
45.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #29 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
39.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #30 of 51 states
Establishment Density
2.9
vs. national average
Rank #6 of 51 states
Market Volatility
12.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
47.2
Labor cost pressure

36,422 Establishments in Ohio

36,422
Establishments
+3.2% YoY
850,252
Total Employment
+3.9% YoY
$62,283
Average Annual Wage
+3.0% YoY

Ohio vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric OH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 40.2 40.5 -0.3
5-Year Retention 45.1% 51.0% -5.9
Growth Momentum 39.8 46.8 -7.0
Market Volatility 12.8 27.8 -15.0
Establishment Density 2.9 12.9 -10.0
Wage Pressure 47.2 49.0 -1.8

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

Ohio Ranks #26 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Ohio ranks #26 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
#26 Ohio You 40.2 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 Ohio stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Pennsylvania 29.5 #6/51 Indiana 31.2 #10/51 West Virginia 40.3 #27/51 Michigan 52.5 #46/51 Kentucky 54.4 #48/51

Other Industries in Ohio

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 →