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Other Services in Ohio: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 35.8 (Moderate), ranked #7 of 51 states. 26,114 establishments, 158,663 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 35.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

🛡️Stable Market

Ohio exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 20.7 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
86.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #8 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
23.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #41 of 51 states
Establishment Density
3.2
vs. national average
Rank #16 of 51 states
Market Volatility
20.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
84.0
Labor cost pressure

26,114 Establishments in Ohio

26,114
Establishments
+2.2% YoY
158,663
Total Employment
+2.0% YoY
$45,521
Average Annual Wage
+4.8% YoY

Ohio vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric OH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 35.8 44.9 -9.1
5-Year Retention 86.3% 51.0% +35.3
Growth Momentum 23.3 40.9 -17.6
Market Volatility 20.7 32.6 -11.9
Establishment Density 3.2 8.7 -5.5
Wage Pressure 84.0 78.2 +5.8

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

Ohio Ranks #7 of 51 for Other Services

Ohio ranks #7 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
#7 Ohio You 35.8 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 Ohio stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

West Virginia 32.7 #4/51 Indiana 33.9 #5/51 Pennsylvania 39.5 #17/51 Kentucky 42.0 #22/51 Michigan 43.6 #24/51

Other Industries in Ohio

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 →