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Other Services in Maine: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 36.7 (Moderate), ranked #9 of 51 states. 4,047 establishments, 18,468 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 36.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

Maine exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 19.9 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
88.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #7 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
29.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #33 of 51 states
Establishment Density
8.9
vs. national average
Rank #35 of 51 states
Market Volatility
19.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
95.3
Labor cost pressure

4,047 Establishments in Maine

4,047
Establishments
+1.9% YoY
18,468
Total Employment
+3.2% YoY
$48,760
Average Annual Wage
+6.0% YoY

Maine vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric ME National Difference
Entry Risk Score 36.7 44.9 -8.2
5-Year Retention 88.2% 51.0% +37.2
Growth Momentum 29.4 40.9 -11.5
Market Volatility 19.9 32.6 -12.7
Establishment Density 8.9 8.7 +0.2
Wage Pressure 95.3 78.2 +17.1

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

Maine Ranks #9 of 51 for Other Services

Maine ranks #9 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
#9 Maine You 36.7 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 Maine stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

New Hampshire 45.7 #29/51

Other Industries in Maine

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 →