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Other Services in District of Columbia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 64.0 (High), ranked #51 of 51 states. 10,416 establishments, 69,072 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 64.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

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

Labor cost dynamics in District of Columbia other services are elevated, with wage pressure at 85.8. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #51 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
94.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #4 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
0.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #51 of 51 states
Establishment Density
100.0
vs. national average
Rank #51 of 51 states
Market Volatility
62.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
85.8
Labor cost pressure

10,416 Establishments in District of Columbia

10,416
Establishments
-4.6% YoY
69,072
Total Employment
-0.2% YoY
$118,785
Average Annual Wage
+5.0% YoY

District of Columbia vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric DC National Difference
Entry Risk Score 64.0 44.9 +19.1
5-Year Retention 94.1% 51.0% +43.1
Growth Momentum 0.0 40.9 -40.9
Market Volatility 62.8 32.6 +30.1
Establishment Density 100.0 8.7 +91.3
Wage Pressure 85.8 78.2 +7.6

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

District of Columbia Ranks #51 of 51 for Other Services

District of Columbia ranks #51 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
#51 District of Columbia You 64.0 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 District of Columbia stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

How District of Columbia's other services market compares to bordering states.

Maryland 47.8 #34/51 Virginia 50.7 #40/51

Other Industries in District of Columbia

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 →