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Other Services in Minnesota: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 38.1 (Moderate), ranked #12 of 51 states. 20,698 establishments, 91,658 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 38.1
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

Minnesota exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 31.1 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
90.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #6 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
20.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #43 of 51 states
Establishment Density
13.8
vs. national average
Rank #46 of 51 states
Market Volatility
31.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
78.3
Labor cost pressure

20,698 Establishments in Minnesota

20,698
Establishments
-0.3% YoY
91,658
Total Employment
+1.5% YoY
$47,569
Average Annual Wage
+4.2% YoY

Minnesota vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric MN National Difference
Entry Risk Score 38.1 44.9 -6.8
5-Year Retention 90.2% 51.0% +39.2
Growth Momentum 20.0 40.9 -20.9
Market Volatility 31.1 32.6 -1.5
Establishment Density 13.8 8.7 +5.1
Wage Pressure 78.3 78.2 +0.1

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

Minnesota Ranks #12 of 51 for Other Services

Minnesota ranks #12 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
#12 Minnesota You 38.1 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 Minnesota stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

South Dakota 28.9 #1/51 Iowa 32.5 #3/51 North Dakota 35.0 #6/51 Wisconsin 39.3 #16/51

Other Industries in Minnesota

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 →