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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Wyoming: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 36.4 (Moderate), ranked #18 of 51 states. 3,489 establishments, 26,272 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 36.4
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💎Hidden Gem

Wyoming exhibits structural stability in healthcare and social assistance, with volatility at 21.5 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
72.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #15 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
35.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #33 of 51 states
Establishment Density
19.9
vs. national average
Rank #43 of 51 states
Market Volatility
21.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
50.9
Labor cost pressure

3,489 Establishments in Wyoming

3,489
Establishments
+5.4% YoY
26,272
Total Employment
+1.6% YoY
$53,551
Average Annual Wage
+3.2% YoY

Wyoming vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric WY National Difference
Entry Risk Score 36.4 40.5 -4.1
5-Year Retention 72.5% 51.0% +21.5
Growth Momentum 35.0 46.8 -11.8
Market Volatility 21.5 27.8 -6.3
Establishment Density 19.9 12.9 +7.0
Wage Pressure 50.9 49.0 +1.9

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

Wyoming Ranks #18 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Wyoming ranks #18 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
#18 Wyoming You 36.4 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 Wyoming stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Utah 22.9 #1/51 Nebraska 23.7 #2/51 Idaho 29.8 #7/51 South Dakota 31.4 #11/51 Montana 33.0 #13/51 Colorado 46.7 #35/51

Other Industries in Wyoming

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 →