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Other Services in Alabama: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 38.1 (Moderate), ranked #11 of 51 states. 9,762 establishments, 49,788 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 38.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.

⛔High Barrier to Entry🛡️Stable Market

Alabama exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 29.4 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
70.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #16 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
28.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #35 of 51 states
Establishment Density
1.2
vs. national average
Rank #4 of 51 states
Market Volatility
29.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
68.9
Labor cost pressure

9,762 Establishments in Alabama

9,762
Establishments
+1.2% YoY
49,788
Total Employment
+2.9% YoY
$50,817
Average Annual Wage
+3.2% YoY

Alabama vs National Other Services Average

How Alabama's other services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric AL National Difference
Entry Risk Score 38.1 44.9 -6.8
5-Year Retention 70.6% 51.0% +19.6
Growth Momentum 28.6 40.9 -12.3
Market Volatility 29.4 32.6 -3.2
Establishment Density 1.2 8.7 -7.5
Wage Pressure 68.9 78.2 -9.3

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within other services only.

Alabama Ranks #11 of 51 for Other Services

Alabama ranks #11 out of 51 states for other services market entry conditions.

Other Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 South Dakota 28.9 low
#2 Nebraska 30.5 moderate
#3 Iowa 32.5 moderate
#4 West Virginia 32.7 moderate
#5 Indiana 33.9 moderate
#11 Alabama You 38.1 moderate
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 46.6 · #31 Alabama — 38.1 · #11 Arkansas — 38.8 · #15 Arizona — 46.0 · #30 California — 57.1 · #45 Colorado — 50.3 · #38 Connecticut — 59.1 · #49 District of Columbia — 64.0 · #51 Delaware — 45.5 · #28 Florida — 48.1 · #35 Georgia — 47.2 · #32 Hawaii — 61.9 · #50 Iowa — 32.5 · #3 Idaho — 40.8 · #20 Illinois — 50.5 · #39 Indiana — 33.9 · #5 Kansas — 38.2 · #13 Kentucky — 42.0 · #22 Louisiana — 41.9 · #21 Massachusetts — 58.0 · #48 Maryland — 47.8 · #34 Maine — 36.7 · #9 Michigan — 43.6 · #24 Minnesota — 38.1 · #12 Missouri — 47.4 · #33 Mississippi — 35.9 · #8 Montana — 38.6 · #14 North Carolina — 44.0 · #26 North Dakota — 35.0 · #6 Nebraska — 30.5 · #2 New Hampshire — 45.7 · #29 New Jersey — 53.8 · #43 New Mexico — 50.1 · #37 Nevada — 45.2 · #27 New York — 57.7 · #47 Ohio — 35.8 · #7 Oklahoma — 40.6 · #19 Oregon — 57.1 · #46 Pennsylvania — 39.5 · #17 Rhode Island — 42.5 · #23 South Carolina — 37.9 · #10 South Dakota — 28.9 · #1 Tennessee — 40.5 · #18 Texas — 50.1 · #36 Utah — 52.1 · #42 Virginia — 50.7 · #40 Vermont — 51.6 · #41 Washington — 56.1 · #44 Wisconsin — 39.3 · #16 West Virginia — 32.7 · #4 Wyoming — 43.7 · #25
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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 Alabama stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

How Alabama's other services market compares to bordering states.

Mississippi 35.9 #8/51 Tennessee 40.5 #18/51 Georgia 47.2 #32/51 Florida 48.1 #35/51

Other Industries in Alabama

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → 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 →