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Other Services in Louisiana: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 41.9 (Moderate), ranked #21 of 51 states. 9,976 establishments, 47,657 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 41.9
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

The other services sector in Louisiana is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
54.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #24 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
26.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #38 of 51 states
Establishment Density
2.7
vs. national average
Rank #11 of 51 states
Market Volatility
23.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
65.1
Labor cost pressure

9,976 Establishments in Louisiana

9,976
Establishments
+0.2% YoY
47,657
Total Employment
+2.3% YoY
$49,674
Average Annual Wage
+2.8% YoY

Louisiana vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric LA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 41.9 44.9 -3.0
5-Year Retention 54.9% 51.0% +3.9
Growth Momentum 26.9 40.9 -14.0
Market Volatility 23.2 32.6 -9.4
Establishment Density 2.7 8.7 -6.0
Wage Pressure 65.1 78.2 -13.1

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

Louisiana Ranks #21 of 51 for Other Services

Louisiana ranks #21 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
#21 Louisiana You 41.9 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 Louisiana stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

Mississippi 35.9 #8/51 Arkansas 38.8 #15/51 Texas 50.1 #36/51

Other Industries in Louisiana

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 →