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Other Services in Iowa: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 32.5 (Moderate), ranked #3 of 51 states. 7,532 establishments, 40,837 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 32.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

🛡️Stable Market

Iowa exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 18.3 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
98.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #2 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
16.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #48 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.3
vs. national average
Rank #19 of 51 states
Market Volatility
18.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
78.3
Labor cost pressure

7,532 Establishments in Iowa

7,532
Establishments
-0.2% YoY
40,837
Total Employment
+1.3% YoY
$48,281
Average Annual Wage
+4.2% YoY

Iowa vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric IA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 32.5 44.9 -12.4
5-Year Retention 98.0% 51.0% +47.0
Growth Momentum 16.9 40.9 -24.0
Market Volatility 18.3 32.6 -14.3
Establishment Density 4.3 8.7 -4.4
Wage Pressure 78.3 78.2 +0.1

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

Iowa Ranks #3 of 51 for Other Services

Iowa ranks #3 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 You 32.5 moderate
#4 West Virginia 32.7 moderate
#5 Indiana 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 Iowa stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

South Dakota 28.9 #1/51 Nebraska 30.5 #2/51 Minnesota 38.1 #12/51 Wisconsin 39.3 #16/51 Missouri 47.4 #33/51 Illinois 50.5 #39/51

Other Industries in Iowa

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 →