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Other Services in Indiana: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 33.9 (Moderate), ranked #5 of 51 states. 14,077 establishments, 94,658 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 33.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

⛔High Barrier to Entry🛡️Stable Market

Indiana exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 16.6 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
92.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #5 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
19.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #45 of 51 states
Establishment Density
2.1
vs. national average
Rank #6 of 51 states
Market Volatility
16.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
83.0
Labor cost pressure

14,077 Establishments in Indiana

14,077
Establishments
+1.2% YoY
94,658
Total Employment
+2.3% YoY
$45,069
Average Annual Wage
+4.7% YoY

Indiana vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric IN National Difference
Entry Risk Score 33.9 44.9 -11.0
5-Year Retention 92.2% 51.0% +41.2
Growth Momentum 19.4 40.9 -21.5
Market Volatility 16.6 32.6 -16.0
Establishment Density 2.1 8.7 -6.5
Wage Pressure 83.0 78.2 +4.8

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

Indiana Ranks #5 of 51 for Other Services

Indiana ranks #5 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 You 33.9 moderate
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 Indiana stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

Ohio 35.8 #7/51 Kentucky 42.0 #22/51 Michigan 43.6 #24/51 Illinois 50.5 #39/51

Other Industries in Indiana

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 →