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Other Services in Colorado: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 50.3 (Elevated), ranked #38 of 51 states. 19,150 establishments, 91,433 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 50.3
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

📈Growth Opportunity

Despite ranking top 10 in growth momentum, Colorado presents structural entry friction. Wage pressure (66.0) and an overall risk score of 50.3 indicate that top-line growth may not translate to favorable unit economics for new establishments.

5-Year Firm Retention
11.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #46 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 66.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #7 of 51 states
Establishment Density
11.5
vs. national average
Rank #41 of 51 states
Market Volatility
32.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
66.0
Labor cost pressure

19,150 Establishments in Colorado

19,150
Establishments
-5.5% YoY
91,433
Total Employment
+2.6% YoY
$56,912
Average Annual Wage
+2.9% YoY

Colorado vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric CO National Difference
Entry Risk Score 50.3 44.9 +5.4
5-Year Retention 11.8% 51.0% -39.2
Growth Momentum 66.6 40.9 +25.7
Market Volatility 32.9 32.6 +0.3
Establishment Density 11.5 8.7 +2.8
Wage Pressure 66.0 78.2 -12.2

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

Colorado Ranks #38 of 51 for Other Services

Colorado ranks #38 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
#38 Colorado You 50.3 elevated
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 Colorado stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 30.5 #2/51 Kansas 38.2 #13/51 Oklahoma 40.6 #19/51 Wyoming 43.7 #25/51 Arizona 46.0 #30/51 New Mexico 50.1 #37/51 Utah 52.1 #42/51

Other Industries in Colorado

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 →