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Other Services in Connecticut: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 59.1 (High), ranked #49 of 51 states. 13,688 establishments, 56,826 jobs.

Best other services metro in Connecticut
Norwich-New London-Willimantic 21.2 #3/332 nationwide · 803 firms

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 59.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

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

⚡Volatile Market

The other services sector in Connecticut shows signs of market maturation: momentum index at 31.4 (bottom half) combined with below-average firm retention (bottom 15). Net establishment formation is likely flat or negative.

5-Year Firm Retention
21.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #41 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
31.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #31 of 51 states
Establishment Density
15.1
vs. national average
Rank #48 of 51 states
Market Volatility
53.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
71.7
Labor cost pressure

13,688 Establishments in Connecticut

13,688
Establishments
+4.3% YoY
56,826
Total Employment
+3.8% YoY
$50,288
Average Annual Wage
+3.5% YoY

Other Services in Connecticut Metro Areas

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

Norwich-New London-Willimantic 21.2 #3/332 · 803 firms Waterbury-Shelton 51.2 #173/332 · 1,165 firms Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford 59.9 #250/332 · 3,740 firms Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury 71.0 #314/332 · 4,951 firms New Haven 80.3 #329/332 · 1,990 firms

Connecticut vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric CT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 59.1 44.9 +14.2
5-Year Retention 21.6% 51.0% -29.4
Growth Momentum 31.4 40.9 -9.5
Market Volatility 53.9 32.6 +21.3
Establishment Density 15.1 8.7 +6.4
Wage Pressure 71.7 78.2 -6.5

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

Connecticut Ranks #49 of 51 for Other Services

Connecticut ranks #49 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
#49 Connecticut You 59.1 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 Connecticut stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

Rhode Island 42.5 #23/51 New York 57.7 #47/51 Massachusetts 58.0 #48/51

Other Industries in Connecticut

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 →