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Other Services in Utah: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 52.1 (Elevated), ranked #42 of 51 states. 8,338 establishments, 42,737 jobs.

Best other services metro in Utah
Logan 21.5 #4/332 nationwide · 336 firms

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 52.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

⚡Volatile Market

Despite ranking top 5 in growth momentum, Utah presents structural entry friction. Wage pressure (87.7) and an overall risk score of 52.1 indicate that top-line growth may not translate to favorable unit economics for new establishments.

5-Year Firm Retention
9.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #47 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 83.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #3 of 51 states
Establishment Density
5.7
vs. national average
Rank #24 of 51 states
Market Volatility
49.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
87.7
Labor cost pressure

8,338 Establishments in Utah

8,338
Establishments
+4.2% YoY
42,737
Total Employment
+2.1% YoY
$48,353
Average Annual Wage
+5.2% YoY

Other Services in Utah Metro Areas

5 metro areas with other services data in Utah. Lower Metro Market Score = more favorable conditions.

Logan 21.5 #4/332 · 336 firms Provo-Orem-Lehi 32.7 #38/332 · 1,441 firms St. George 42.0 #88/332 · 468 firms Salt Lake City-Murray 52.2 #179/332 · 3,938 firms Ogden 58.8 #236/332 · 1,268 firms

Utah vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric UT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 52.1 44.9 +7.2
5-Year Retention 9.8% 51.0% -41.2
Growth Momentum 83.4 40.9 +42.5
Market Volatility 49.2 32.6 +16.6
Establishment Density 5.7 8.7 -3.0
Wage Pressure 87.7 78.2 +9.5

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

Utah Ranks #42 of 51 for Other Services

Utah ranks #42 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
#42 Utah You 52.1 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 Utah stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

Idaho 40.8 #20/51 Wyoming 43.7 #25/51 Nevada 45.2 #27/51 Arizona 46.0 #30/51 New Mexico 50.1 #37/51 Colorado 50.3 #38/51

Other Industries in Utah

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 →