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Other Services in North Carolina: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 44.0 (Elevated), ranked #26 of 51 states. 29,690 establishments, 130,554 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 44.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

The other services sector in North Carolina 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
45.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #29 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
47.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #15 of 51 states
Establishment Density
7.9
vs. national average
Rank #32 of 51 states
Market Volatility
23.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
80.2
Labor cost pressure

29,690 Establishments in North Carolina

29,690
Establishments
-3.2% YoY
130,554
Total Employment
+1.7% YoY
$48,818
Average Annual Wage
+4.4% YoY

North Carolina vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric NC National Difference
Entry Risk Score 44.0 44.9 -0.9
5-Year Retention 45.1% 51.0% -5.9
Growth Momentum 47.9 40.9 +7.0
Market Volatility 23.4 32.6 -9.3
Establishment Density 7.9 8.7 -0.8
Wage Pressure 80.2 78.2 +2.0

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

North Carolina Ranks #26 of 51 for Other Services

North Carolina ranks #26 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
#26 North Carolina You 44.0 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 North Carolina stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

How North Carolina's other services market compares to bordering states.

South Carolina 37.9 #10/51 Tennessee 40.5 #18/51 Georgia 47.2 #32/51 Virginia 50.7 #40/51

Other Industries in North Carolina

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 →