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Other Services in Rhode Island: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 42.5 (Elevated), ranked #23 of 51 states. 4,099 establishments, 18,214 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.5
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 Rhode Island 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
74.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #14 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
33.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #30 of 51 states
Establishment Density
14.6
vs. national average
Rank #47 of 51 states
Market Volatility
47.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
76.4
Labor cost pressure

4,099 Establishments in Rhode Island

4,099
Establishments
+1.3% YoY
18,214
Total Employment
+1.6% YoY
$46,970
Average Annual Wage
+4.0% YoY

Rhode Island vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric RI National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.5 44.9 -2.4
5-Year Retention 74.5% 51.0% +23.5
Growth Momentum 33.5 40.9 -7.4
Market Volatility 47.7 32.6 +15.1
Establishment Density 14.6 8.7 +5.9
Wage Pressure 76.4 78.2 -1.8

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

Rhode Island Ranks #23 of 51 for Other Services

Rhode Island ranks #23 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
#23 Rhode Island You 42.5 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 Rhode Island stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

How Rhode Island's other services market compares to bordering states.

Massachusetts 58.0 #48/51 Connecticut 59.1 #49/51

Other Industries in Rhode Island

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 →