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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Oregon: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 55.6 (High), ranked #50 of 51 states. 23,366 establishments, 300,603 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 55.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

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

📈Growth Opportunity

Despite ranking top 15 in growth momentum, Oregon presents structural entry friction. Wage pressure (67.9) and an overall risk score of 55.6 indicate that top-line growth may not translate to favorable unit economics for new establishments.

5-Year Firm Retention
9.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #47 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 60.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #14 of 51 states
Establishment Density
16.8
vs. national average
Rank #39 of 51 states
Market Volatility
25.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
67.9
Labor cost pressure

23,366 Establishments in Oregon

23,366
Establishments
-4.3% YoY
300,603
Total Employment
+5.9% YoY
$66,596
Average Annual Wage
+4.1% YoY

Oregon vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric OR National Difference
Entry Risk Score 55.6 40.5 +15.1
5-Year Retention 9.8% 51.0% -41.2
Growth Momentum 60.3 46.8 +13.5
Market Volatility 25.0 27.8 -2.8
Establishment Density 16.8 12.9 +3.9
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.

Oregon Ranks #50 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Oregon ranks #50 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
#50 Oregon You 55.6 high
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 Oregon stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Idaho 29.8 #7/51 Nevada 37.2 #22/51 Washington 52.3 #45/51 California 54.6 #49/51

Other Industries in Oregon

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 →