NAICS 62

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Vermont: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 36.7 (Moderate), ranked #20 of 51 states. 2,222 establishments, 51,343 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 36.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

🛡️Stable Market

Vermont exhibits structural stability in healthcare and social assistance, with volatility at 31.1 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
98.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #2 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
0.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #51 of 51 states
Establishment Density
5.0
vs. national average
Rank #15 of 51 states
Market Volatility
31.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
79.3
Labor cost pressure

2,222 Establishments in Vermont

2,222
Establishments
+3.2% YoY
51,343
Total Employment
+2.9% YoY
$64,536
Average Annual Wage
+4.7% YoY

Vermont vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric VT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 36.7 40.5 -3.8
5-Year Retention 98.0% 51.0% +47.0
Growth Momentum 0.0 46.8 -46.8
Market Volatility 31.1 27.8 +3.3
Establishment Density 5.0 12.9 -7.9
Wage Pressure 79.3 49.0 +30.3

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

Vermont Ranks #20 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Vermont ranks #20 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
#20 Vermont You 36.7 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
Low Moderate Elevated High

Tap a state to view details

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 Vermont stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

Select a state above to see the comparison

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

New Hampshire 36.6 #19/51 New York 48.2 #39/51 Massachusetts 48.4 #40/51

Other Industries in Vermont

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 →