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Other Services in South Dakota: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 28.9 (Low), ranked #1 of 51 states. 2,547 establishments, 13,220 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 28.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

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

🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

South Dakota exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 21.5 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
100.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #1 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
37.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #24 of 51 states
Establishment Density
8.1
vs. national average
Rank #33 of 51 states
Market Volatility
21.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
77.4
Labor cost pressure

2,547 Establishments in South Dakota

2,547
Establishments
+2.2% YoY
13,220
Total Employment
+3.3% YoY
$46,437
Average Annual Wage
+4.1% YoY

South Dakota vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric SD National Difference
Entry Risk Score 28.9 44.9 -16.0
5-Year Retention 100.0% 51.0% +49.0
Growth Momentum 37.6 40.9 -3.3
Market Volatility 21.5 32.6 -11.1
Establishment Density 8.1 8.7 -0.6
Wage Pressure 77.4 78.2 -0.8

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

South Dakota Ranks #1 of 51 for Other Services

South Dakota ranks #1 out of 51 states for other services market entry conditions.

Other Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 South Dakota You 28.9 low
#2 Nebraska 30.5 moderate
#3 Iowa 32.5 moderate
#4 West Virginia 32.7 moderate
#5 Indiana 33.9 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 Dakota stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 30.5 #2/51 Iowa 32.5 #3/51 North Dakota 35.0 #6/51 Minnesota 38.1 #12/51 Montana 38.6 #14/51 Wyoming 43.7 #25/51

Other Industries in South Dakota

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 →