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Other Services in California: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 57.1 (High), ranked #45 of 51 states. 105,324 establishments, 571,787 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 57.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

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

⚡Volatile Market📈Growth Opportunity

Despite ranking top 5 in growth momentum, California presents structural entry friction. Wage pressure (68.9) and an overall risk score of 57.1 indicate that top-line growth may not translate to favorable unit economics for new establishments.

5-Year Firm Retention
5.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #49 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 77.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #5 of 51 states
Establishment Density
6.6
vs. national average
Rank #26 of 51 states
Market Volatility
84.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
68.9
Labor cost pressure

105,324 Establishments in California

105,324
Establishments
+3.2% YoY
571,787
Total Employment
+2.1% YoY
$54,659
Average Annual Wage
+3.2% YoY

California vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric CA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 57.1 44.9 +12.2
5-Year Retention 5.9% 51.0% -45.1
Growth Momentum 77.2 40.9 +36.3
Market Volatility 84.4 32.6 +51.8
Establishment Density 6.6 8.7 -2.1
Wage Pressure 68.9 78.2 -9.3

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

California Ranks #45 of 51 for Other Services

California ranks #45 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
#45 California You 57.1 high
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 California stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

Nevada 45.2 #27/51 Arizona 46.0 #30/51 Oregon 57.1 #46/51

Other Industries in California

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 →