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Other Services in Montana: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 38.6 (Moderate), ranked #14 of 51 states. 4,644 establishments, 19,410 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 38.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

📈Growth Opportunity🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

Montana exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 22.9 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
68.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #17 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 60.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #10 of 51 states
Establishment Density
18.7
vs. national average
Rank #50 of 51 states
Market Volatility
22.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
94.3
Labor cost pressure

4,644 Establishments in Montana

4,644
Establishments
-4.5% YoY
19,410
Total Employment
+3.3% YoY
$43,791
Average Annual Wage
+5.9% YoY

Montana vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric MT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 38.6 44.9 -6.3
5-Year Retention 68.6% 51.0% +17.6
Growth Momentum 60.8 40.9 +19.9
Market Volatility 22.9 32.6 -9.7
Establishment Density 18.7 8.7 +10.0
Wage Pressure 94.3 78.2 +16.1

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

Montana Ranks #14 of 51 for Other Services

Montana ranks #14 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
#14 Montana You 38.6 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 Montana stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

South Dakota 28.9 #1/51 North Dakota 35.0 #6/51 Idaho 40.8 #20/51 Wyoming 43.7 #25/51

Other Industries in Montana

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 →