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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.

Best other services metro in Colorado
Pueblo 30.1 #24/332 nationwide · 308 firms

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

Other Services in Colorado Metro Areas

6 metro areas with other services data in Colorado. Lower Metro Market Score = more favorable conditions.

Pueblo 30.1 #24/332 · 308 firms Greeley 43.9 #107/332 · 686 firms Grand Junction 52.9 #189/332 · 450 firms Boulder 55.5 #207/332 · 1,454 firms Fort Collins-Loveland 61.7 #267/332 · 1,200 firms Colorado Springs 66.9 #296/332 · 2,082 firms

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 →