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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Texas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 46.8 (Elevated), ranked #36 of 51 states. 101,227 establishments, 1,671,855 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 46.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

The healthcare and social assistance sector in Texas 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
13.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #45 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 75.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #8 of 51 states
Establishment Density
5.1
vs. national average
Rank #16 of 51 states
Market Volatility
25.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
54.7
Labor cost pressure

101,227 Establishments in Texas

101,227
Establishments
+2.6% YoY
1,671,855
Total Employment
+2.7% YoY
$61,610
Average Annual Wage
+3.4% YoY

Texas vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric TX National Difference
Entry Risk Score 46.8 40.5 +6.3
5-Year Retention 13.7% 51.0% -37.3
Growth Momentum 75.9 46.8 +29.1
Market Volatility 25.2 27.8 -2.6
Establishment Density 5.1 12.9 -7.8
Wage Pressure 54.7 49.0 +5.7

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

Texas Ranks #36 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Texas ranks #36 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
#36 Texas You 46.8 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 Texas stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Louisiana 34.6 #16/51 Arkansas 39.5 #24/51 Oklahoma 49.7 #41/51 New Mexico 53.1 #47/51

Other Industries in Texas

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 →