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Other Services in South Carolina: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 37.9 (Moderate), ranked #10 of 51 states. 12,208 establishments, 62,676 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 37.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

The other services sector in South 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
62.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #20 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
45.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #18 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.5
vs. national average
Rank #20 of 51 states
Market Volatility
18.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
81.1
Labor cost pressure

12,208 Establishments in South Carolina

12,208
Establishments
+6.0% YoY
62,676
Total Employment
+4.8% YoY
$47,950
Average Annual Wage
+4.5% YoY

South Carolina vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric SC National Difference
Entry Risk Score 37.9 44.9 -7.0
5-Year Retention 62.8% 51.0% +11.8
Growth Momentum 45.6 40.9 +4.7
Market Volatility 18.5 32.6 -14.1
Establishment Density 4.5 8.7 -4.2
Wage Pressure 81.1 78.2 +2.9

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

South Carolina Ranks #10 of 51 for Other Services

South Carolina ranks #10 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
#10 South Carolina You 37.9 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 South Carolina stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

North Carolina 44.0 #26/51 Georgia 47.2 #32/51

Other Industries in South 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 →