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Other Services in Kansas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 38.2 (Moderate), ranked #13 of 51 states. 6,288 establishments, 36,791 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 38.2
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

Kansas exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 19.3 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
80.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #11 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
26.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #39 of 51 states
Establishment Density
2.6
vs. national average
Rank #10 of 51 states
Market Volatility
19.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
94.3
Labor cost pressure

6,288 Establishments in Kansas

6,288
Establishments
+2.8% YoY
36,791
Total Employment
+2.7% YoY
$48,229
Average Annual Wage
+5.9% YoY

Kansas vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric KS National Difference
Entry Risk Score 38.2 44.9 -6.7
5-Year Retention 80.4% 51.0% +29.4
Growth Momentum 26.3 40.9 -14.6
Market Volatility 19.3 32.6 -13.3
Establishment Density 2.6 8.7 -6.1
Wage Pressure 94.3 78.2 +16.1

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

Kansas Ranks #13 of 51 for Other Services

Kansas ranks #13 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
#13 Kansas You 38.2 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 Kansas stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 30.5 #2/51 Oklahoma 40.6 #19/51 Missouri 47.4 #33/51 Colorado 50.3 #38/51

Other Industries in Kansas

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 →