Other Services in Hawaii: 2026 Market Risk Report
Entry risk 61.9 (High), ranked #50 of 51 states. 4,922 establishments, 25,592 jobs.
Entry Risk Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Labor cost dynamics in Hawaii other services are elevated, with wage pressure at 92.5. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #50 out of 51.
4,922 Establishments in Hawaii
Hawaii vs National Other Services Average
How Hawaii's other services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.
| Metric | HI | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Risk Score | 61.9 | 44.9 | +17.0 |
| 5-Year Retention | 43.1% | 51.0% | -7.9 |
| Growth Momentum | 9.6 | 40.9 | -31.3 |
| Market Volatility | 69.8 | 32.6 | +37.2 |
| Establishment Density | 12.0 | 8.7 | +3.3 |
| Wage Pressure | 92.5 | 78.2 | +14.3 |
Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within other services only.
Hawaii Ranks #50 of 51 for Other Services
Hawaii ranks #50 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 |
| #50 | Hawaii You | 61.9 | high |
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Data Sources
- Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS), U.S. Census Bureau. Firm entries, exits, and survival rates by state and sector.
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. Establishment counts, employment, and wages.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).
Compare to Another State
How does Hawaii stack up against other states for other services?