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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Oklahoma: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 49.7 (Elevated), ranked #41 of 51 states. 13,489 establishments, 221,633 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 49.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

⛔High Barrier to Entry

Labor cost dynamics in Oklahoma healthcare and social assistance are elevated, with wage pressure at 67.9. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #41 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
33.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #35 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
36.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #32 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.7
vs. national average
Rank #14 of 51 states
Market Volatility
25.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
67.9
Labor cost pressure

13,489 Establishments in Oklahoma

13,489
Establishments
-7.7% YoY
221,633
Total Employment
+4.3% YoY
$59,398
Average Annual Wage
+4.1% YoY

Oklahoma vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric OK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 49.7 40.5 +9.2
5-Year Retention 33.3% 51.0% -17.7
Growth Momentum 36.6 46.8 -10.2
Market Volatility 25.9 27.8 -1.9
Establishment Density 4.7 12.9 -8.2
Wage Pressure 67.9 49.0 +18.9

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

Oklahoma Ranks #41 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Oklahoma ranks #41 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
#41 Oklahoma You 49.7 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 Oklahoma stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Kansas 34.0 #15/51 Arkansas 39.5 #24/51 Colorado 46.7 #35/51 Texas 46.8 #36/51 New Mexico 53.1 #47/51 Missouri 55.6 #51/51

Other Industries in Oklahoma

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 →