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Other Services in New Jersey: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 53.8 (Elevated), ranked #43 of 51 states. 25,455 establishments, 144,008 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 53.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

⚡Volatile Market

Labor cost dynamics in New Jersey other services are elevated, with wage pressure at 66.0. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #43 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
17.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #43 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
47.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #14 of 51 states
Establishment Density
7.2
vs. national average
Rank #30 of 51 states
Market Volatility
48.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
66.0
Labor cost pressure

25,455 Establishments in New Jersey

25,455
Establishments
+0.7% YoY
144,008
Total Employment
+2.1% YoY
$49,524
Average Annual Wage
+2.9% YoY

New Jersey vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric NJ National Difference
Entry Risk Score 53.8 44.9 +8.9
5-Year Retention 17.6% 51.0% -33.4
Growth Momentum 47.9 40.9 +7.0
Market Volatility 48.8 32.6 +16.1
Establishment Density 7.2 8.7 -1.5
Wage Pressure 66.0 78.2 -12.2

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

New Jersey Ranks #43 of 51 for Other Services

New Jersey ranks #43 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
#43 New Jersey You 53.8 elevated
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 New Jersey stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

How New Jersey's other services market compares to bordering states.

Pennsylvania 39.5 #17/51 Delaware 45.5 #28/51 New York 57.7 #47/51

Other Industries in New Jersey

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 →